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The Wilby Conspiracy

1975·Movie
1h 45min·PG
IMDb6.4Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes71%44%

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The Wilby Conspiracy fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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 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
Apartheid EraPolitical ThrillerOn the RunSouth AfricaIntrigueSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Ralph Nelson, Rod Amateau, Trudy von Trotha
Written by:
Rod Amateau, Harold Nebenzal, Peter Driscoll
Produced by:
Helmut Dantine, Paul M. Heller, Martin Baum
Composed by:
Stanley Myers, Colin Miller, Peter Sutton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wilby Conspiracy

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Where can I stream The Wilby Conspiracy legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wilby Conspiracy worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wilby Conspiracy rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Wilby Conspiracy?

1 h 45 min

The Wilby Conspiracy runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wilby Conspiracy?

Critics64
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Wilby Conspiracy higher (64) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Wilby Conspiracy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Wilby Conspiracy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wilby Conspiracy in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.