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An Ungentlemanly Act

An Ungentlemanly Act

War... an uncivilized business.

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

130 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

13 June 1992

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt

Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

Mavis Hunt

Hugh Ross

Hugh Ross

Major Gary Noott

Bob Peck

Bob Peck

Major Mike Norman

Ian McNeice

Ian McNeice

Dick Baker

James Warrior

James Warrior

Don Bonner

Marc Warren

Marc Warren

Tony Hunt

Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

Marine Wilcox

Garry Cooper

Garry Cooper

Colour Sgt. Muir

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb

Trevor Cooper

Trevor Cooper

Des King

Anne Reid

Anne Reid

Mrs. Mozeley

Adam Godley

Adam Godley

P.C. Anton Livermore

Richard Long

Richard Long

Marine Dorey

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