Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. This technique was developed by Challis and Palmer when they made The Deep (1977).[4]. Add the first question. 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. Released from prison after twelve years, a wrongfully convicted British man seeks revenge on the witnesses who lied at his trial. The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 British spy thriller cinema film based upon the novel of the same name written by Erskine Childers.Set in 1901, and starring Michael York, Simon MacCorkindale and Jenny Agutter, it concerns the efforts of two British yachtsmen to avert a plot by the German Empire to launch a military seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom. 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. Search for "The Riddle of the Sands" on Amazon.com, Title: 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. The Riddle of the Sands The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 English Film stars Simon MacCorkindale , Tony Maylam , Erskine Childers , Tony Maylam , Drummond Challis , Howard Blake , Christopher Challis , Peter Hollywood , Hazel Peiser , Michael York , Jenny Agutter , Alan Badel , Jürgen Andersen , Michael Sheard , Olga Lowe , Hans Meyer , Wolf Kahler , Ronald Markham , directed by Tony … The Riddle of the Sands. Certificate: GP The film ends with the yacht bearing Carruthers, Davies and Clara bound for the Netherlands, with a Carruthers' voiced narration detailing how their return to Britain with the information would lead to a shift in the United Kingdom's sea defence strategy towards Germany, that would avert the threat of war by tactical deterrent. Jenny Agutter. You may ... and squeezing the results into cast-iron schedules. In the early 20th Century, two British yachtsmen stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. The sequence of Carruthers and Davies navigating their way between sandbanks in the Frisian Islands was shot on Frensham Ponds in Surrey with the aid of nine large fog machines; this was done because the tidal flows and sands of the Frisian Islands would have made actually filming there very difficult. A young woman has a perfect love affair with a zealous writer. During the Battle of the Bulge, an anachronistic count shelters a ragtag squad of Americans in his remote 10th Century castle hoping a battle there against the advancing Germans will not lead to its destruction and all the heritage within. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The film achieves much of what it set out to do, but some extra elements grafted on to the original plot slightly spoil it for me.The plot features Davies, an English amateur yachtsman (brilliantly played by Simon MacCorkindale) who stumbles onto something strange while pottering around the bleak Friesian coast in northern Germany. With Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Simon MacCorkindale, Alan Badel. 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. He narrates further that whilst sailing together along the coast in a gale Dollmann had, when Davies had tried to put into a particular estuary for shelter, inexplicably prevented him from entering by executing a deliberately hazardous sea-manoeuvre, to the degree that both their lives had been endangered by it. Michael Yorke and Simon McCorkindale are right for the parts they play. Filming was done in the Netherlands, West Germany and at Bushey Studios, Hertfordshire, England. Several scenes were also shot in the German village of Greetsiel. 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. [4], While filming on the Johanna Lucretia, playing the Medusa, cinematographer Christopher Challis and camera operator John Palmer would hold the camera in place with slings of rope and elastic, soaking up the ship's motion and allowing the operator free rein. More information. Michael York. Von Brüning (as Jurgen Andersen) Michael Sheard ... Böhme: Hans Meyer ... Grimm: Wolf Kahler Was this review helpful to you? After sabotaging one of the rehearsals, whilst escaping to the Netherlands by sea in two roped yachts with the information about it, along with a badly wounded Dollmann and his family as prisoners, Davies abandons Dollmann with his wife in the Dulcibella to allow him to return to Germany to seek medical attention for his wounds at the insistence of Clara, who agrees to accompany Davies and Carruthers back to Britain in the Medusa with his papers revealing the German plans in detail. "[11], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Riddle_of_the_Sands_(film)&oldid=1003877614, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 31 January 2021, at 03:36. It was the feature film debut for both Challis and Maylam. The few action sequences, which are almost always seen from the viewpoint of others, tend to fall flat and spoil the overall continuity. German television series based on the 1903 novel The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers. And ah! 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. Stephanie Komack was a high-class hooker and assassin for the Italian Mob. Simon MacCorkindale. Many scenes were shot on the Frisian Islands on the North Sea coast of Germany and the Netherlands, the same locale as in the book. [4], The script was basically faithful to the novel although some details and the ending were changed. My motto is compromise under pressure. In the United States, the film was released in April 1984. In March 1914, a mining engineer named Richard Hannay tries to prevent Prussian Agents from executing a political assassination designed to trigger World War I. Erskine Childers - The Riddle of the Sands BBC Radio 4: Saturday Night Theatre Broadcast: Saturday 8th January 1994 @ 7:50 p.m. Charles Carruthers was finding London, in September 1903, a dull place. ... Clara. Riddle of the Sands suffers to some extent in this way. [6] It was not released in the US until 1984. Reviews, interviews and features from the international film magazine. 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. But we feel it is still very much in the Childers style."[3]. The Riddle of the Sands is often hailed as the original spy novel that laid the groundwork for th But for her I should never have got him away. 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. Action. Where to Watch. While boating around the Frisian Islands ostensibly correcting antiquated British sea charts of the coastline's shifting topography, by chance he had met a retired German sailor called Dollmann on the yacht Medusa with his wife and daughter, Clara, with whom Davies has initiated a romantic attachment. 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. The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 British spy thriller cinema film based upon the novel of the same name written by Erskine Childers.Set in 1901, and starring Michael York, Simon MacCorkindale and Jenny Agutter, it concerns the efforts of two British yachtsmen to avert a plot by the German Empire to launch a military seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom. Produced by the public television and radio station Radio Bremen, and starring Burghart Klaußner as Davies and Peter Sattmann as Carruthers - the novel's two British yachtsmen and amateur spies. [4], During filming, Michael York took an option for the film rights on a biography on Erskine Childers, The Zeal of the Convert by Burke Wilkinson. View production, box office, & company info. Anonymous, "Coming events cast their shadows before." But let's face it, the whole of life's a compromise. In 1903 an Englishman called Charles Caruthers went sailing in the North Sea and stumbled upon a German military plot. In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other, or can be made to have seemed to do so. This FAQ is empty. Entering this maelstrom is Flight Lieutenant Peter Ross, an RAF photo-reconnaissance pilot. Screenwriter: Tony Maylam, John Bailey. Film, Action and adventure. how good it was to be out in the wholesome rain again, hurrying to the harbour with my two charges, hurrying them down the greasy ladder to that frail atom of English soil, their first guerdon of home and safety. I believe he was an opportunist to the bitter end. In one breath he is a total opportunist who would do anything for his grand plan. In 1901, two British yachtsmen visiting Germany's Frisian Islands accidentally discover a German plot to invade England. I owe a big debt to people like Alan Parker and Ridley Scott, who proved to the film establishment that a young film director can get it all together and deliver. Simon MacCorkindale Arthur Davies. Anonymous, "Coming events cast their shadows before." A history of the sudden and terrible invasion of England by the French, in the month of May, 1852, London, T. Bosworth, 1851 According to I.F. 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. The cunning plan was to invade the British Isles from the Frisian Islands using special barges. Critic Reviews for The Riddle of the Sands All Critics (1) | Rotten (1) Perhaps director Tony Maylam was being too literal in adapting the novel to the screen, a novel that didn't translate well. Written by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Riddle_of_the_Sands_(film) Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. Davies then reveals to Carruthers that his real interest in the area is that he suspects that the Imperial German Navy is engaged in covert military activity of some nature in the Frisian Islands, with the intention of threatening the security of the North Sea from the British perspective, which the Royal Navy is strategically misdirected to meet, and he is engaged in trying to discover what it is. He said during filming: So much rests on this picture. On Carruthers' arrival on Germany's northern coast to join the yacht Dulcibella, Davies explains to him that he has a hidden agenda for the trip and the invitation beyond duck-hunting. Melvyn Bragg and guests discusses the prescient thriller ‘The Riddle of the Sands’ about the decline Anglo-German relations before the First World War. 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. Many of the crew lived on board a cruiser during the shoot because it was cheaper than staying in local accommodation, of which there was a shortage. The Riddle of the Sands (1979) - IMDb Directed by Tony Maylam. Carruthers, an official in the British Foreign Office, is invited on a yachting holiday by his old friend Arthur Davies. This film was never made.[5]. The subtitles to scenes in which characters are speaking in German are annoying, since almost everything is also translated verbally for the benefit of Davies who does not speak the language.That said, this is quite a tense film, and gives a very true rendering of the novel.The scenery and props are quite superb. Maylam thought the novel "had a rather more anti-climactic ending, and we felt a more up-beat ending was essential for a feature film. [3], Tony Maylam and Drummond Challis, son of photographer Christopher Challis, formed a production company to make the film and succeeded in raising the finance from the Rank Organisation, who had recently decided to get back into film production. "[9], The New York Times called the film a "slow but affable period piece"[10] while the Los Angeles Times said it "has the quaint, old fashioned sound of a Hardy Boys mystery about it" which "plays like a slightly more lethal boys' adventure story. The threat of invasion by Axis forces is increasing as air raids wear down its defence. The Riddle of the Sands. Just nine years before The Riddle of the Sands, William Le Queux published The Great War in England, raising the specter of a French surprise invasion of England, reaching London – with Germany cast as Britain's loyal ally, rushing to hel… Historically, it was France which was the traditional enemy of England and Britain, from the Hundred Years' War until the Napoleonic Wars. Things start to get really complicated. (1979). The next moment he is a defeated man. Oh, the purists will have a go at me, definitely, but in all other respects we have strived to remain faithful to the book. The Riddle of the Sands. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Use the HTML below. "[8] The Guardian also praised the cinematography but complained "the set pieces are none too convincing and the whole regrettably lacks the eye for detail that could have made it into an entirely convincing period piece. Several producers and directors had tried to make a film based on the novel but the Childers family had not wanted to sell the rights. Nevertheless this is a pretty good attempt at transferring the book to film. The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 British spy thriller cinema film based upon the novel of the same name written by Erskine Childers. Tony Maylam (and Christopher Challis - read his autobiography, "Are they really so awful") went all-out in this film to recreate a feel for Erskine Childers's slightly jingoistic novel, and for the joy of messing about in boats. Melvyn Bragg and guests discusses the prescient thriller ‘The Riddle of the Sands’ about the decline Anglo-German relations before the First World War. Among the changes were the inclusion of the Kaiser (although his presence at the trial towing of the lighter is hinted at in the book) and the fate of the character of Dollman (in the original novel he drowned himself; in the film he is mortally wounded after being shot, then killed when the Germans ram his yacht.) Jonathon Dabell . Melvyn Bragg discusses the prescient thriller ‘The Riddle of the Sands’ and the decline Anglo-German relations before the First World War. Time Out says. Davies's yacht is a joy to look at from the outside and suitable poky in the interior shots. Davies' boat, the Dulcibella, was converted from an Isle of Wight lifeboat. Cast: This ceased to be a problem when the novel passed into the public domain. Carruthers and Davies go on, amidst cryptic warnings-off from circling German naval officers, sailing expeditions among the Frisian isles and inlets, and fights, to carry out covert surveillance at the estuary in question, to discover that the German Empire is using a naval base hidden in the islands to carry out rehearsals for a seaborne passage across the North Sea of a German army with the aim of militarily invading Britain, and that Herr "Dollmann" is in fact Lieutenant Thomas, an embittered former Royal Navy officer who is treasonously assisting their preparations with his detailed knowledge of the British coast and key naval defences. The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Riddle Of The Sands, by Erskine Childers This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Documentary about the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck 1976. Though wars with Germany would become a central issue for Britain for much of the 20th century, few Britons anticipated that before 1900. Set in 1901, and starring Michael York, Simon MacCorkindale and Jenny Agutter, it concerns the efforts of two British yachtsmen to avert a plot by the German Empire to launch a military seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom.[2]. 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. In the Autumn of 1901, Carruthers, an aristocratic junior official in the British Foreign Office, is invited on a yachting and duck-shooting holiday by an old University acquaintance called Arthur Davies. Cast and crew Director: Tony Maylam. She finds a dark secret. The film was not the hoped for success at the box office and was one of the last films financed by the Rank Organisation. Jenny Agutter , Michael YorkASpect Ratio Of This Copy 1.85x1 It's very important to prove myself. Michael York Charles Carruthers. Now working in London as a waitress, and a single mother to her seven year old daughter, the Mob track Stephanie ... See full summary ». [7], The critic from the Observer called the film "an affectionate, commendably straight adaptation... the excitement somewhat abates in the perfunctorily handled scenes ashore... the cinematographer Christopher Challis uses the Panavision screen to fine dramatic effect. 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. Sent to destroy a Nazi petrol dump in the North African desert, a British commando team unexpectedly discovers a large Nazi tank unit, and must inform headquarters in time. The flat coastal scenery is very atmospherically shot and the costumes are very good.Except for a rather wooden "Kaiser Bill", the acting is excellent, though this is no less than one would expect from such as Alan Badel and Jenny Agutter.This film is very enjoyable, but best watched with one's thinking cap on. This the pretext of the "holiday" that he has invited Carruthers upon, given Carruthers' ability to speak German along with his professional contacts within Whitehall, if they should discover something warranting the alarm being raised within the halls of the British Government. 1979; 1 hr 35 mins Drama, Suspense, Action & Adventure PG Watchlist. When she finds out that he's also a highly manipulative womanizer, it's too late - she's already too much in love to quit him. All of his friends were out of town shooting in Scotland or on the Riviera and he was at a loose end - a very loose end, indeed. A young journalist sets out to find the true identity of a reclusive recording artist. Tweet The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 British spy thriller cinema film based upon the novel of the same name written by Erskine Childers. In 1901, two British yachtsmen visiting Germany's Frisian Islands accidentally discover a German plot to invade England. The Riddle of the Sands. One hopes one doesn't have to compromise too much. The film was Tony Maylam's feature film debut. 1942 and the island of Malta is battling for survival. Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. The train scenes are filmed between Twisk and Medemblik (Bensersiel and Emden in the film respectively) on the track and in the carriages of the Hoorn–Medemblik heritage railway. In a vein similar to the James Bond movies, British Agent Philip Calvert (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is on a mission to determine the whereabouts of a ship that disappeared near the coast of Scotland. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Without bastardising the story, we are making the characters more defined and the ending is now much more believable and exciting.[4]. Maylam: The failing of the book is that Dollman falls apart as a character in the last chapter. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. ... Carruthers. Cast See All. Neither are my favourite actors but I don't think many others would have portrayed the characters, warts and all, as realistically. The wartime daily routine on a British bomber base in southeastern England is revealed through the eyes of newly arrived Flying Officer Peter Penrose (Sir John Mills). 16 of 18 people found this review helpful. Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale - the best they've ever been - are the yachtsmen discovering a fiendish pre-emptive strike against England by the Germans, way ahead of the First World War. The unit was partly based in the town of Enkhuizen in the Netherlands; although that town had no relevance to the novel, its harbour provided easy access to the Zuider Zee where the unit could shoot sailing sequences all day unhampered by tidal delays. Riddle of the Sands, The : Robin Hood [1972] Robinson Crusoe : Roobarb : Scarab : Scorpio : Scrubbers : Silver Dream Racer** Soft Cell's Non-Stop Exotic Video Show* Soldier Blue : Stud, The : Svengali : Swiss Family Robinson [1972] Sword and the Sorcerer, The : Thank God It's Friday* That's Entertainment, Part 2* The Stranglers- The Video Collection 1977-1982* If this is a commercial and artistic success it can only help my generation of filmmakers. Set in 1901, and starring Michael York , Simon MacCorkindale and Jenny Agutter , it concerns the efforts of two British yachtsmen to avert a plot by the German Empire to launch a military seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom. A history of the sudden and terrible invasion of England by the French, in the month of May, 1852, London, T. Bosworth, 1851 According to I.F. Dollmann and his wife are murdered by the pursuing German authorities — led by Kaiser Wilhelm II, in person — when the Dulcibella is rammed and destroyed. Mystified, he summons his old friend Carruthers (Michael Yorke) to help uncover the secret.As a detective tale or spy story viewed through the eyes of either Davies or Carruthers, the film works. Additional finance was provided by the National Film Finance Corporation. Riddle Of The Sands Part 1 Starring Michael York Jenny Agutter Simon MacCorkindale. All these toys are linked by the fact that they involve sand flowing from one place to another. 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. 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