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