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The Riddle of the Sands

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1979
 102 minutes (1 hrs 42 mins)

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Directed by

Tony Maylam

Starring

Michael York · Jenny Agutter · Simon MacCorkindale · Alan Badel · Jurgen Andersen · Michael Sheard

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Release dates

US release date US release: 4th January 1980
Ireland release date Ireland release: 16th March 1979
Portugal release date Portugal release: 9th August 1979

Certificates

US
PG

G

16

L

Total grosses

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