The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)
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The Wilby Conspiracy is set in South Africa, at a time when Apartheid was the order of the day. Political activist Shack Twala (Sidney Poitier) finds an unlikely -- and reluctant -- ally in the form of the British Keogh (Michael Caine). Both Twala and Keogh are scrutinized by racist police official Horn (Nicol Williamson), who hopes that they'll lead him to the hideout of chief activist Wilby (Joe De Graft). Based on the novel by Peter Driscoll, The Wilby Conspiracy abandons its sociological overtones early on in favor of an extended chase. The film reteams Poitier and director Ralph Nelson, who, 12 years earlier, had collaborated on Lilies of the Field. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ralph Nelson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Wilby Conspiracy
The Wilby Conspiracy is set in South Africa, at a time when Apartheid was the order of the day. Political activist Shack Twala (Sidney Poitier) finds an unlikely -- and reluctant -- ally in the form of the British Keogh (Michael Caine). Both Twala and Keogh are scrutinized by racist police official Horn (Nicol Williamson), who hopes that they'll lead him to the hideout of chief activist Wilby (Joe De Graft). Based on the novel by Peter Driscoll, The Wilby Conspiracy abandons its sociological overtones early on in favor of an extended chase. The film reteams Poitier and director Ralph Nelson, who, 12 years earlier, had collaborated on Lilies of the Field. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 106 mins
Complete Cast of The Wilby Conspiracy
- Sidney Poitier - Shack Twala
- Nicol Williamson - Horn
- Persis Khambatta - Dr. Persis Ray
- Patrick Allen - District commissioner
- Helmut Dantine - Prosecutor
- Abdullah Sunado - Masai Village Headman
- Rutger Hauer - Blaine Van Niekirk
- Michael Caine - Keogh
- Prunella Gee - Rina Van Niekirk
- Saeed Jaffrey - Dr. Anil Mukerjee
- Brian Epsom - Judge
- Ryk de Cosyer - Van Heerden
- Archie Duncan - German
- Director(s):
- Ralph Nelson
- Writer(s):
- Harold Nebenzal, Rodney Amateau
- Producer(s):
- Martin Baum, Paul Heller
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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