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1979 (UK) moreTagline:
In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.Plot:
In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale)... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
A really beautiful film moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Michael York | ... | Charles Carruthers |
 | Jenny Agutter | ... | Clara |
 | Simon MacCorkindale | ... | Arthur Davies |
| Alan Badel | ... | Dollmann |
| Jürgen Andersen | ... | Von Bruening (as Jurgen Andersen) |
| Michael Sheard | ... | Boehme |
| Hans Meyer | ... | Grimm |
 | Wolf Kahler | ... | Kaiser Wilhelm II |
| Olga Lowe | ... | Frau Dollmann |
| Ronald Markham | ... | Withers |
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102 min | Germany:98 minCountry:
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Boom mic visible: During the scene when Clara is frying Arthur's egg, some twenty minutes or so into the film. moreFAQ
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This must be one of my favourite films. It is so beautifully made and features a wonderful cast. Simon MacCorkindale is really great alongside Michael York who always puts is a great performance. Jenny Agutter is so beautiful and works so well beside the two male leads. This film captures the whole period very well and is a real boys own adventure sort of film. Alan Badel is great as Dollman as is Olga Dowe as his cranky wife Frau Dollman. She is the perfect foil for the beautiful Agutter. The baddies in this film are really great. What a shame we don't see more performances from Juergen Andersen, Michael Sheard, Hans Meyer and Wolf Kahler. I particularly like the scene where Michael York is in town having his breakfast. It is delightful and sums up his stiff upper lip Englishness. The village where he breakfasts is also truly delightful. Don't miss the beautiful scene on the beach with Agutter either. Do see it as you will enjoy the journey if you like romantic adventure films. It is beautiful.