The Wilby Conspiracy (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, The Wilby Conspiracy is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 105 minutes. “In the fight for freedom, you have to break all the rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. The Wilby Conspiracy stars Sidney Poitier as Shack Twala, Michael Caine as Jim Keogh, Nicol Williamson as Major Horn and Prunella Gee as Rina Van Niekirk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wilby Conspiracy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wilby Conspiracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wilby Conspiracy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)?
- In US, The Wilby Conspiracy is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wilby Conspiracy worth watching?
- The Wilby Conspiracy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wilby Conspiracy?
- The Wilby Conspiracy stars Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson, Prunella Gee and Saeed Jaffrey.
- When was The Wilby Conspiracy released?
- The Wilby Conspiracy was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.