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