Nelson reteamed with poitier on the wilby conspiracy 1975, which was set in south africa during the apartheid era. With sidney poitier, michael caine, nicol williamson, prunella gee. The wilby conspiracy is set in south africa, at a time when apartheid was the order of the day. The wilby conspiracy by driscoll, peter, 1942publication date 1972 publisher new york. Title sequence from the film the wilby conspiracy 1975, directed by ralph nelson, starring sidney poitier, michael caine. Sidney poitier the wilby conspiracy 1975 bp89p9 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos. They are pursued by a south african secret policeman nicol williamson who hopes that they will reveal the secret location of wilby, leader of the antiapartheid. The wilby conspiracy 1975 ralph nelson, sidney poitier, michael. A black antiapartheid activist and a british engineer are forced. The wilby conspiracy 1975 english engineer jim keogh michael caine and black antiapartheid activist shack twala sidney poitier go on the run together in 1970s south africa after falling. The stars sidney poitier and michael caine are relentlessly.
Sidney poitier and michael caine deliver powerhouse performances in this provocative thriller set in modern south. The wilby conspiracy 1975 tt0073901 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 runin with the police. The casting of poitier in the wilby conspiracy must have brought home to american audiences the similarity between the struggle against apartheid in south africa and the struggle for integration and civil rights in the united states. In many ways its an update of stanley kramers 1958 the defiant ones. An unexpected delight, the wilby conspiracy 1975 works wonderfully on all levels.
The stars sidney poitier and michael caine are relentlessly stalked by nicol williamson, superb as a coldly dedicated and brutal policeman out after racial agitators. The wilby conspiracy 1975 ralph nelson, sidney poitier, michael caine, nicol williamson, action, adventure, drama. Wilby conspiracy, the 1975 movie clip he really is free director ralph nelson establishes capetown, where we meet defense attorney prunella gee, principals sidney poitier as prisoner twala and michael caine as english visitor keogh, also helmut dantine, who was executive producer, as the prosecutor, in the wilby conspiracy, 1975. The wilby conspiracy 1975 bluray remux 1080p avc flac2. In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules 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 runin with the police. Kenya doubles for south africa in this apartheidera film that tackles racism head on. A black south african rebel sets out with a white mining engineer to locate a cache of diamonds, with an evil cop right behind. In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules. The wilby conspiracy is a fun ride with a political conscience. Filmed in kenya, it was written by rodney amateau, based on the 1972 novel by peter driscoll. A 1 apr 1974 dv news item reported that the wilby conspiracy marked the theatrical film debut of joseph murumbi, kenyas first prime minister and former vicepresident. The wilby conspiracy film by nelson 1975 britannica.
Catala deutsch francais italiano nederlands portugues svenska. Wilby conspiracy, the internet movie firearms database. Its a political thriller but coming out in 75, the same year as three days of the condor, is a reminder that this is not in the class of that great film. The wilby conspiracy is a 1975 thriller film directed by ralph wilson. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title wilby. Set in apartheidera south africa, michael caine and sidney poitier star as a british mining engineer and an african activist who become fugitives of the law.
The wilby conspiracy is a 1975 deluxe color thriller film directed by ralph nelson and starring michael caine, sidney poitier, and nicol williamson. The wilby conspiracy is a 1975 deluxe color thriller film directed by ralph nelson and. The wilby conspiracy from peter driscolls novel is a good action melodrama about apartheid in south africa. Poitier portrayed an activist who joins up with a wanted englishman as both try to evade law officers. Beyond that, however, what really surprises is the films political content. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads. The wilby conspiracy 1975 nelson the cinema archives. Watch wilby conspiracy now on your favorite device. 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. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the. Nicol williamson is quite a scene stealer and a wonderful actor. Sidney poitier the wilby conspiracy 1975 stock photo. Wilby conspiracy, the 1975 movie clip he really is free.
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 runin with the police. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent the wilby conspiracy online on moviefone. Political activist shack twala sidney poitier finds an unlikely and reluctant ally in the form of the british keogh michael caine. Sidney poitier and rutger hauer in a scene from the movie united. All images and subtitles are ed to their respectful owners unless stated otherwise. The bluray release from kino lorber has a good transfer, and looks good in high definition. The wilby conspiracy 1975 title sequence the movie title stills. There are more, but given that it is a film from 1975, most will simply forgive the wilby conspiracy for playing things to safe given the fact that the two leads make the film an enjoyable enough experience. Saeed jaffrey who would go on to star with connery and caine in the man who would be king in 1975. Starring sidney poitier, michael caine, nicol williamson, prunella gee. As a chasethriller, the picture is strong with several amusing twists, much humor, and charming performances by the entire cast.
Political activist shack twala sidney poitier finds an unlikely and reluctant ally in the. Other articles where the wilby conspiracy is discussed. The wilby conspiracy subtitles english 4 subtitles. My favorite movie of the apartheidera south african genre. The wilby conspiracy sidney poitier michael caine nicol williamson 1975 a south african policeman nicol williamson tracks an activist sidney poitier and.
965 1221 268 393 855 662 881 1117 715 937 1375 1074 251 1084 615 190 940 910 1321 1480 1195 1321 921 118 528 1038 144 81 1476 570