Movie Description
The Wilby Conspiracy
(1975)Overview
Having spent 10 years in prison for nationalist activities, Shack Twala is finally ordered released by the South African Supreme Court but he finds himself almost immediately on the run after a run-in with the police. Assisted by his lawyer Rina Van Niekirk and visiting British engineer Jim Keogh, he heads for Capetown where he hopes to recover a stash of diamonds, meant to finance revolutionary activities, that he had entrusted to a dentist before his incarceration. Along the way, they are followed by Major Horn of the South African State security bureau and it becomes apparent that he has no intention of arresting them until they reach their final destination
Featured Crew
- Director : Ralph Nelson
- Producer : Martin Baum,Paul M. Heller
- Editor : Ernest Walter
- Cast : Sidney Poitier,Michael Caine,Nicol Williamson,Prunella Gee,Saeed Jaffrey,Persis Khambatta,Rijk de Gooyer,Rutger Hauer,Patrick Allen,Joe De Graft,Archie Duncan,Abdulla Sunado,Helmut Dantine,Peter Pearce,Bryan Epsom,Oliver Litondo
Cast
Shack Twala
Jim Keogh
Major Horn
Rina Van Niekirk
Anil Mukerjee
Persis Ray
Van Heerden
Blane Van Niekirk
District Commissioner
Wilby Xaba
Gordon
Village Headman
Prosecuting Counsel
Highway Policeman
Judge (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Wilby Conspiracy
Status Released
Release Information
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1975-02-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesBaum/Dantine Productions,Optimus Productions
Genres
- Adventure
- Thriller
