An Ungentlemanly Act

Jun 13, 1992

2h 10m

★ 5.5

War... an uncivilized business.

Overview

Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War. As the Argentine forces land on the main island and make their way towards Government House, the handful of British defenders batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governor Rex Hunt, his family, and their fellow islanders from the invaders.

Genres

War

History

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

BBC

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Cast

His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt

Ian Richardson

Mavis Hunt

Rosemary Leach

Major Gary Noott

Hugh Ross

Major Mike Norman

Bob Peck

Dick Baker

Ian McNeice

Don Bonner

James Warrior

Tony Hunt

Marc Warren

Marine Wilcox

Aidan Gillen

Colour Sgt. Muir

Garry Cooper

Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb

Alex Norton

Des King

Trevor Cooper

Mrs. Mozeley

Anne Reid

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