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The Wilby Conspiracy (DVD, UA/AFI Anniversary Edition)

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Michael Caine stars as Jim Koegh in this underrated chase movie in which Sidney Poitier plays his unwilling partner, Shack Twala, an African political activist. Shack is on the lam with his new non-friend, Jim, who by mutual agreement has planned to escape. This makes for a great drama about apartheid in South Africa. Nicol Williamson is perfect as Major Horn, the fantastically cold, brutal, and dedicated policeman who relentlessly pursues both characters. Caine is inadvertently linked to Poitier because his lawyer girlfriend, Rina Van Niekirk (Prunella Gee) has recently freed Poitier from prison for racial agitation. Williamson allows the two men to escape the first time hoping that they will lead him to Wilby (Joseph De Graft) who is Poitier's partner in guerilla activities. Ralph Nelson directs with a light touch and the film frequently evokes memories of another of Poitier's earlier films, THE DEFIANT ONES. On their way to save humanity the two run across everyone from playboys to princesses. Williamson's performance is a knock out. The film was shot in Kenya and is based on the novel by Peter Driscoll.

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UPC0027616901507
eBay Product ID (ePID)6482535

Product Key Features

ActorSidney Poitier
RatingG
EditionUa/Afi Anniversary Edition
Movie/TV TitleWilby Conspiracy
DirectorRalph Nelson
FormatDVD
GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatUa/Afi Anniversary Edition
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleSidney Poitier
Film CountryUSA

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  • A Good Classical Movie

    Recently, I saw a portion of this movie on a commercial TV station. Because there were commercial interruptions and editing of the dialogue that is critical to the scenes, I just turned off the TV and decided to order a copy of the movie instead.Two of the main characters in the movie are played by Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine, two of my favorite actors.

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  • Good script

    Scary historical South African racist apartheid. Based on our election problems we may just be headed there now. Good actors and actresses. Powerful scary symbolic truth. Good script.

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  • Really great Michael Caine/Sidney Poitier film

    Really great Michael Caine/Sidney Poitier film.

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  • great classic

    the quality could be enhanced, but the story and play excellent

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  • wilby Conspiracy DVD

    Old movie but very engaging thriller!

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  • Good Buy

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