
The Falklands Factor
The Falklands Factor
Release: 1983-04-26·Runtime: 55m
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
Christopher Ellisonas First M.P.
Angus MacKayas Second M.P.
Nicholas Gecksas Blanding
Matthew Scurfieldas Mr. Dyson M.P.
Norman Rodwayas Mr. Nicholas Calvert M.P.
John Owensas The Speaker
Malcolm Terrisas Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.
John Birdas Lord North
Shaun Wallaceas Serving Boy
Warren Clarkeas Narrator
Donald Pleasenceas Dr. Samuel Johnson
James Groutas William Strahan
Alun Lewisas Hockey
Clive Merrisonas "Junius"
Terence Rigbyas William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
Paddy Joyceas Press Gang
David Jacksonas Press Gang
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