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