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Feature film — 1992

An Ungentlemanly Act (1992)

5.82h 10mWar — History — Drama — TV Movie

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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Director: Stuart Urban

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Cast & crew

Ian Richardson as His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt

Ian Richardson

His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt

Rosemary Leach as Mavis Hunt

Rosemary Leach

Mavis Hunt

Hugh Ross as Major Gary Noott

Hugh Ross

Major Gary Noott

Bob Peck as Major Mike Norman

Bob Peck

Major Mike Norman

Ian McNeice as Dick Baker

Ian McNeice

Dick Baker

James Warrior as Don Bonner

James Warrior

Don Bonner

Marc Warren as Tony Hunt

Marc Warren

Tony Hunt

Aidan Gillen as Marine Wilcox

Aidan Gillen

Marine Wilcox

Garry Cooper as Colour Sgt Muir

Garry Cooper

Colour Sgt Muir

Alex Norton as Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb

Alex Norton

Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb

Trevor Cooper as Des King

Trevor Cooper

Des King

Anne Reid as Mrs Mozeley

Anne Reid

Mrs Mozeley

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