
The Falklands Factor
The Falklands Factor
Release: 1983-04-26·Runtime: 55m·★ 7.0
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 Birdas Lord North
Matthew Scurfieldas Mr. Dyson M.P.
John Owensas The Speaker
Shaun Wallaceas Serving Boy
Malcolm Terrisas Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.
Angus MacKayas Second M.P.
Terence Rigbyas William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
Alun Lewisas Hockey
Nicholas Gecksas Blanding
Norman Rodwayas Mr. Nicholas Calvert M.P.
Warren Clarkeas Narrator
Donald Pleasenceas Dr. Samuel Johnson
James Groutas William Strahan
Paddy Joyceas Press Gang
David Jacksonas Press Gang
Christopher Ellisonas First M.P.
Clive Merrisonas "Junius"
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