An Ungentlemanly Act (1992)

Royal Marines defend Government House from Argentine invaders during the events that triggered the Falklands War.

Director:

Stuart Urban

Writer:

Stuart Urban (screenplay)

Stars:

Ian Richardson, Rosemary Leach, Ian McNeice

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ian Richardson	...	His Excellency, Gov. Rex Hunt
Rosemary Leach	...	Mavis Hunt
Ian McNeice	...	Dick Baker
James Warrior	...	Don Bonner
Marc Warren	...	Tony Hunt
Elizabeth Bradley	...	Nanny
Kate Spiro	...	Connie Baker
Holly Barker	...	Baker Girl #1
Claire Slater	...	Baker Girl #2
Hugh Ross	...	Maj. Garry Noott
Bob Peck	...	Maj. Mike Norman
Ian Embleton	...	Cpl. 'Geordie' Gill
Aidan Gillen	...	Marine Wilcox
Richard Graham	...	Cpl. Armour
Matthew Ashforde	...	Marine Farnworth

Storyline

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 British Royal Marines batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governer Rex Hunt, his family and their fellow islanders from the invaders.

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Plot Keywords:

falklands | island | falklands war | royal marines | invasion | 

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Genres:

History | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), London Film Productions, Union Pictures Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the time of release and screening - the real Sir Rex Hunt wrote a letter of complaint to the producers correcting them on matters that they had either omitted or misrepresented.

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Quotes

Colour Sgt. Muir: You Sir!
Simon Winchester: Yes?
Colour Sgt. Muir: FUCK OFF!

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Connections

References Zulu (1964)

User Reviews

True to life, realistic and a great film alround

Even if you never never heard of the Falklands War of 1982, you really need to watch this film. It was all filmed in and around Government House, Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands..

The film is fantastic, very authentic even down to the weapons used at the time.. Some great one liners, great dialogue and good action.

I highly recommend this movie! 5/5