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