An Ungentlemanly Act (TV 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

Ian Holm was originally cast as Rex Hunt, but dropped out of the production as filming began.

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Quotes

Lt. Quiroga: Mr Hunt... Time to give up Mr Hunt... your phone is cut off... armoured amphibious vehicles will be closing in soon!Mr Hunt,We have very superior numbers... I am sure you are a reasonable man... come out with your hands on head... alone!
Colour Sgt. Muir: Fuck off you spick bastards!

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Connections

References Fawlty Towers (1975)

User Reviews

Ian Richardson was the wrong choice

Nothing against him as an actor, he's a very good one, but I couldn't think of anyone less well suited to playing Rex Hunt. Ian Richardson is the English Home Counties personified (see him in Francis Urquhart) and Rex Hunt is a Yorkshireman. He could have least have dyed his hair - Hunt didn't have grey hair then, and for all I know, doesn't now!

I wasn't aware that it was filmed in the Falklands, which must have been more than a bit disconcerting for the locals. If I'd been there during the Argentine occupation, the last thing I'd want to hear would be the Argentine national anthem, and the last thing I'd want to see would be cars driving on the right!