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