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In The Riddle Of The Sands [1979], a British yachtsman named Charles Caruthers (Michael York) and his friend accidentally find themselves having to overcome a pre-World War One German trial invasion force in the North Sea. The film also stars Jenny Agutter and Simon MacCorkindale.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: 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. 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
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderfully atmospheric film that deserves wider recognition. It's plot is engagingly simple and of it's time. But to regard it as simplistic is to miss the point. Two dashing Englishmen putting one over on the overstuffed, evil Germans. The locations are stunning and if you don't find the locations captivating you have no soul. I watch this film as a treat every time I want to slow down and work out what is actually important in life. Theraputic and simply wonderful
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I first saw the 'Riddle of the Sands' when attending a summer school at York University in the late 70's and have to admit being instantly captivated by it! My wife and two daughters joined me for the following week in which we had a great time exploring the old city and its hinterland. Finding that the film was also being shown during this week at the University, we all went to see it. My initial impression was reinforced and my family all thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I then read Childer's book!
With the passage of time, the film occasionally appeared on TV during the following decades and I became more and more frustrated. Either I found it on TV too late to record, missing the start, or I did not have a video tape available when I learned it was being shown.
Lately I have been able to obtain a DVD of the film and can now enjoy it whenever I have the urge. And this is frequently.
The cast is excellent. The filming beautiful. The soundtrack haunting.
The book, too, is excellent! Childers is not a historical novelist. He was a contemporary. Very much a man of his time. As they say. He walked the walk. He talked the talk. And, if they had had them at that time, he, I'm sure, he would have worn the 'T' shirt too! As it was, he probably wore the 'Old School Tie'. Being very much a part of the 'Establishment'.
Some commentators have suggested that people did not talk the way Childer's suggested. A rather sad reflection of the present times and its current values and perceptions!
Imagination is a timeless gift. And Childer's had it to the full.
Get the film then read the book. Or vice-versa. Your choice. But do both and enjoy the many and repeated pleasures I, and I'm sure many others, have experienced,
I then read Childer's book!
With the passage of time, the film occasionally appeared on TV during the following decades and I became more and more frustrated. Either I found it on TV too late to record, missing the start, or I did not have a video tape available when I learned it was being shown.
Lately I have been able to obtain a DVD of the film and can now enjoy it whenever I have the urge. And this is frequently.
The cast is excellent. The filming beautiful. The soundtrack haunting.
The book, too, is excellent! Childers is not a historical novelist. He was a contemporary. Very much a man of his time. As they say. He walked the walk. He talked the talk. And, if they had had them at that time, he, I'm sure, he would have worn the 'T' shirt too! As it was, he probably wore the 'Old School Tie'. Being very much a part of the 'Establishment'.
Some commentators have suggested that people did not talk the way Childer's suggested. A rather sad reflection of the present times and its current values and perceptions!
Imagination is a timeless gift. And Childer's had it to the full.
Get the film then read the book. Or vice-versa. Your choice. But do both and enjoy the many and repeated pleasures I, and I'm sure many others, have experienced,
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very interesting movie and one for all fans of Jenny Agutter.
The only negative is the films DVD presentation.
For a 2007 release it is unbelievable the film would not be presented on the DVD in a format enhanced for widescreen TV's.
Yes, the film is presented in it's original 2.35:1 aspect ratio but in a 4:3 frame.
You will be able to play with your TV's zoom aspect control to fill the vast voids to the left and right of the image but in this day and age such action should not be required.
Very poor show, ITV.
The only negative is the films DVD presentation.
For a 2007 release it is unbelievable the film would not be presented on the DVD in a format enhanced for widescreen TV's.
Yes, the film is presented in it's original 2.35:1 aspect ratio but in a 4:3 frame.
You will be able to play with your TV's zoom aspect control to fill the vast voids to the left and right of the image but in this day and age such action should not be required.
Very poor show, ITV.
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The Riddle Of The Sands [DVD] [1979]
The recent sad death of Simon MacCorkindale (14 October 2010) brought back early memories for me of one of my favourite films in... Read more
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If you are looking for star wars special effects look elseware.
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Lovely film
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Published 20 months ago by Ton
Ever read the book... forget the film
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