The Riddle of the Sands (1979)

Set in the early 1900s, two British sailors, played by Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale, uncover a sinister German plan to launch an invasion of England’s eastern shores using specially crafted barges. Determined to prevent this dire threat, they embark on a mission filled with peril, where they must outsmart not only the elite forces of the German Navy but also the formidable Kaiser Wilhelm himself. Their adventure unfolds against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue as they race against time to protect their homeland.