UK 1979 | 98 Min. | OmenglU Retrospektive Drehort Ostfriesland
Two young Englishmen risk their lives to thwart a German-planned invasion of England. The film is based on Erskine Childers’ 1903 spy novel “The Mystery of the Sandbank“ and offers narrative cinema at its best. It was filmed in various locations in East Frisia, including Neuharlingersiel, Greetsiel, Bensersiel and Emden.
Director: Tony Maylam
Script: Tony Maylam, John Bailey, Erskine Childers
Photographer: Christopher Challis
Editor: Peter Hollywood
Music: Howard Blake
Cast: Alan Badel, Jenny Agutter, Michael Sheard, Michael York, Wolf Kahler
Production company: The Rank Organisation
Screenings
06.06.26 | 16:00 h| CineStar 6, Emden
08.06.26 | 18:10 h| vhs Forum, Emden
