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