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