Backdrop image for movie The Wilby Conspiracy

The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)

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

  • Adventure
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierShack Twala
  • Photo of Michael CaineMichael CaineJim Keogh
  • Photo of Nicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonMajor Horn
  • Photo of Prunella GeePrunella GeeRina Van Niekirk
  • Photo of Saeed JaffreySaeed JaffreyMukarjee
  • Photo of Persis KhambattaPersis KhambattaPersis Ray
  • Photo of Rijk de GooyerRijk de GooyerVan Heerden
  • Photo of Rutger HauerRutger HauerBlane Van Niekirk
  • Photo of Patrick AllenPatrick AllenDistrict Commissioner
  • Photo of Joe De GraftJoe De GraftWilby Xaba

Similar to The Wilby Conspiracy