The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)
In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules.
Starring Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson
Directed by Ralph Nelson
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
Runtime: 105 min.
Rating: 6.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Action,Adventure,Drama,Thriller
Keywords: diamond,hiding place,court case,police,racist
Cast
Shack Twala
Jim Keogh
Major Horn
Rina Van Niekirk
Mukarjee
Persis Ray
Van Heerden
Blane Van Niekirk
District Commissioner
Wilby Xaba
Gordon
Village Headman
Prosecuting Counsel
Highway Policeman