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… More 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
- Directed By
- Ralph Nelson
- Written By
- Rodney Amateau, Seymour Nebenzal
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Feb 13, 1975 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Shane Burridge, rec.arts.movies.reviews
An adventure yarn with enough odd flourishes to earn itself a cult audience
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Cast
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Sidney Poitier
as Shack Twala
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Michael Caine
as Keogh
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Nicol Williamson
as Horn
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Prunella Gee
as Rina Van Niekirk
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Persis Khambatta
as Dr. Persis Ray
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Saeed Jaffrey
as Dr. Anil Mukerjee
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Patrick Allen
as District commissioner
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Helmut Dantine
as Prosecutor
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Ryk de Cosyer
as Van Heerden
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Archie Duncan
as German
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Rutger Hauer
as Blaine Van Niekirk
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Abdullah Sunado
as Masai Village Headman
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Brian Epsom
as Judge
