
The Falklands Factor
The Falklands Factor
Release: 1983-04-26·Runtime: 55m·★ 7.0
HistoryWarDramaTV Movie
Is there nothing new under the sun? 1770. The South Atlantic. A fleet sets sail from Buenos Aires to expel the British forces and reconquer the Falkland Islands. A major international crisis explodes. What follows may sound strangely familiar, but is firmly based on the historical record and the actual speeches and writings of the time.
Cast
Alun Lewisas Hockey
Matthew Scurfieldas Mr. Dyson M.P.
Norman Rodwayas Mr. Nicholas Calvert M.P.
Paddy Joyceas Press Gang
John Birdas Lord North
Warren Clarkeas Narrator
Angus MacKayas Second M.P.
Terence Rigbyas William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
Christopher Ellisonas First M.P.
David Jacksonas Press Gang
Malcolm Terrisas Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.
James Groutas William Strahan
Nicholas Gecksas Blanding
Clive Merrisonas "Junius"
John Owensas The Speaker
Shaun Wallaceas Serving Boy
Donald Pleasenceas Dr. Samuel Johnson
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