The Falklands Factor (1983)

The Falklands Factor

1983

History War Drama TV Movie

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Colin Bucksey

Cast

Alun Lewis as Hockey

Angus MacKay as Second M.P.

Christopher Ellison as First M.P.

David Purcell as A Beggar

Donald Pleasence as Dr. Samuel Johnson

James Grout as William Strahan

Malcolm Terris as Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.

Nicholas Gecks as Blanding