The Wilby Conspiracy 1975
“In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules.”
What is The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy is a 1975 British adventure thriller directed by Ralph Nelson. The story follows Shack Twala, a man released from prison after ten years of nationalist activities, who becomes a fugitive.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1975
- Studios
- Baum/Dantine Productions, Optimus Productions
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
The Wilby Conspiracy is a 1975 British adventure thriller directed by Ralph Nelson. The story follows Shack Twala, a man released from prison after ten years of nationalist activities, who becomes a fugitive. Accompanied by a British engineer and his lawyer, Twala travels toward Capetown to retrieve a stash of diamonds intended to finance revolutionary activities while being pursued by Major Horn of the South African State security bureau.
Based on a 1972 novel by Peter, the film was shot in Kenya and features a prominent cast including Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine. It operates as a thriller focused on the fight for freedom and the breaking of rules to achieve it, maintaining a pace driven by the protagonists' flight from security forces.
Should you watch it?
“A released political prisoner flees across South Africa to recover diamonds meant to fund revolutionary activities.”
- Features a cast starring Michael Caine, Sidney Poitier, and Nicol Williamson
- Explores themes of freedom and nationalist activities in South Africa
- Combines elements of a high-stakes chase with a quest for hidden diamonds
- The plot involves a complex pursuit by the South African State security bureau
Watch it if you enjoy 1970s adventure thrillers centered on political conflict and fugitive narratives.
The film is a PG rated adventure thriller with a focus on political tension and pursuit.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in The Wilby Conspiracy?
The film stars Michael Caine, Sidney Poitier, and Nicol Williamson.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
It follows a released prisoner and his allies as they attempt to recover diamonds for revolutionary activities while evading state security.
Where was the movie filmed?
The film was filmed in Kenya.
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