UK,
1979, 102 min
(Alternative: 98 min)
Directed by:
Tony MaylamCinematography:
Christopher ChallisComposer:
Howard BlakeCast:
Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Simon MacCorkindale, Alan Badel, Olga Lowe, Hans Meyer, Wolf KahlerPlots(1)
Based on the "classic spy thriller of the 20th century" that historians hail as the "tip-off" that saved Britain from invasion. Two sailboating Englishmen discover a massive German fleet secretly preparing to attack their nation and set out to do something about it. (official distributor synopsis)