The Wilby Conspiracy
“In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules.”
Synopsis
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
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The Wilby Conspiracy ≣ 1974 ≣ Trailer
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Sidney Poitier
Shack Twala
Michael Caine
Jim Keogh
Nicol Williamson
Major Horn
Prunella Gee
Rina Van Niekirk
Saeed Jaffrey
Anil Mukerjee
Persis Khambatta
Persis Ray
Rijk de Gooyer
Van Heerden
Rutger Hauer
Blane Van Niekirk
Patrick Allen
District Commissioner
Joe De Graft
Wilby Xaba
Archie Duncan
Gordon
Abdulla Sunado
Village Headman
Helmut Dantine
Prosecuting Counsel
Peter Pearce
Highway Policeman
Bryan Epsom
Judge (uncredited)
Oliver Litondo
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Nebenzal, Rod Amateau
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Wilby Conspiracy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Baum/Dantine Productions, Optimus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Harold Nebenzal, Rod Amateau, Peter Driscoll
Stanley Myers
John Coquillon
Ernest Walter
Martin Baum, Paul M. Heller, Helmut Dantine
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Nebenzal
Screenplay
Ernest Walter
Editor
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Martin Baum
Producer
Rod Amateau
Screenplay
Ralph Nelson
Director
Paul M. Heller
Producer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Harry Pottle
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wilby Conspiracy
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What is The Wilby Conspiracy about?
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
Who directed The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in The Wilby Conspiracy?
The principal cast of The Wilby Conspiracy includes Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson, Prunella Gee, Saeed Jaffrey.
When was The Wilby Conspiracy released and how long is it?
The Wilby Conspiracy was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wilby Conspiracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wilby Conspiracy was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Wilby Conspiracy based on a book or true story?
The Wilby Conspiracy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Driscoll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wilby Conspiracy?
The Wilby Conspiracy holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).