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