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Today’s Feature: The Wilby Conspiracy
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Prunella Gee, Joe De Graft
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine deliver power-house performances in this provocative thriller set in modern South Africa, where racial tension is about to erupt into a full-fledged war. English engineer Jim Keogh (Michael Caine) and anti-apartheid activist Shack Twala (Sidney Poitier) go on the run together in the 1970s South Africa after falling foul of the police. Aided by Shack’s lawyer, Rina (Prunella Gee), the two attempt to make their way to Cape Town where Shack hopes to return a diamond stash to the African National Congress and in turn seek help from the Congress’ leader, Wilby (Joe De Graft). Unbeknownst to the pair, they are being followed.
1975 – Drama
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