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Movie poster: The Riddle of the Sands (1979)
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The Riddle of the Sands

1979 · 103 min Action Drama
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.

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Year 1979
Country United Kingdom
Genre Action, Drama
Director Tony Maylam
Runtime 103 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (22 votes)

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The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.

A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.

For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.

Director: Tony Maylam

— MovieFinder Editorial

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