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The Final Option

Original title: Who Dares Wins
  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.4K
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The Final Option (1982)
It's suspected that a peace/anti-nuke organization in UK has some extremists willing to use terrorism. The action will probably be against an embassy in London. The SAS/Special Air Service try to get the organization infiltrated.
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It's suspected that a peace/anti-nuke organization in UK has some extremists willing to use terrorism. The action will probably be against an embassy in London. The SAS/Special Air Service t... Read allIt's suspected that a peace/anti-nuke organization in UK has some extremists willing to use terrorism. The action will probably be against an embassy in London. The SAS/Special Air Service try to get the organization infiltrated.It's suspected that a peace/anti-nuke organization in UK has some extremists willing to use terrorism. The action will probably be against an embassy in London. The SAS/Special Air Service try to get the organization infiltrated.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,365
10,086
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Ian Sharp
    • Writers
      • George Markstein(based on an original story by)
      • Reginald Rose(screenplay by)
      • James Follett(book "The Tiptoe Boys")
    • Stars
      • Lewis Collins
      • Judy Davis
      • Richard Widmark
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ian Sharp
    • Writers
      • George Markstein(based on an original story by)
      • Reginald Rose(screenplay by)
      • James Follett(book "The Tiptoe Boys")
    • Stars
      • Lewis Collins
      • Judy Davis
      • Richard Widmark
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:38
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    Photos51

    Lewis Collins in The Final Option (1982)
    Lewis Collins in The Final Option (1982)
    Lewis Collins in The Final Option (1982)
    The Final Option (1982)
    Judy Davis and John Duttine in The Final Option (1982)
    Tony Doyle, Michael Forrest, Albert Fortell, Bob Sherman, and Edward Woodward in The Final Option (1982)
    Lewis Collins in The Final Option (1982)
    The Final Option (1982)
    Edward Woodward in The Final Option (1982)
    Lewis Collins in The Final Option (1982)
    Tony Doyle in The Final Option (1982)
    Lewis Collins in The Final Option (1982)

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    Lewis Collins
    Lewis Collins
    • Captain Peter Skellen
    Judy Davis
    Judy Davis
    • Frankie Leith
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Secretary of State
    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Commander Powell
    Robert Webber
    Robert Webber
    • General Ira Potter
    Tony Doyle
    Tony Doyle
    • Colonel Hadley
    John Duttine
    John Duttine
    • Rod
    Kenneth Griffith
    Kenneth Griffith
    • Bishop Crick
    Rosalind Lloyd
    Rosalind Lloyd
    • Jenny Skellen
    Ingrid Pitt
    Ingrid Pitt
    • Helga
    Norman Rodway
    Norman Rodway
    • Ryan
    Maurice Roëves
    Maurice Roëves
    • Major Steele
    • (as Maurice Röeves)
    Bob Sherman
    Bob Sherman
    • Hagen
    Albert Fortell
    Albert Fortell
    • Freund
    Mark Ryan
    Mark Ryan
    • Mac
    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Police Commissioner
    Aharon Ipalé
    Aharon Ipalé
    • Malek
    • (as Aharon Ipale)
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Sir Richard
    • Director
      • Ian Sharp
    • Writers
      • George Markstein(based on an original story by)
      • Reginald Rose(screenplay by)
      • James Follett(book "The Tiptoe Boys") (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the movie's grand action sequence, the storming of the embassy by SAS troopers, to be played by movie stuntmen, was about to be filmed, the real-life SAS soldiers offered to do the sequence for the production, not requiring the use of stuntmen. For director Ian Sharp, it was an offer he simply couldn't refuse, as this level of authenticity couldn't be achieved by acting stuntmen, no matter how well trained.
    • Goofs
      The US Army officer Captain Hagen is from the Army Ranger regiment but he is wearing the old WWII diamond patch, instead of the scroll that was worn in 1982. Also the rangers of the period were airborne, Hagen does not wear jump wings, nor does he wear the black beret or bloused jump boot with his class A uniform.
    • Quotes

      [S.A.S. burst into Mews and kill the terrorists]

      Policeman at Mews: You blokes do that again. It was a bit fast for me.

    • Crazy credits
      In final credits, "Military Advisors" are listed as "Anonymous."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Stinkers of 1983 (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Who Dares Wins (Main Title)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Roy Budd

      Performed by Roy Budd And His Orchestra

    User reviews73

    Review
    Top review
    Soldier of Fortune Magazine Approved
    I saw this movie when it was titled, "The Final Option". I was an avid reader of Soldier of Fortune (SOF) magazine and it was recommended as a must see movie. It was noted for its realism. In addition, it was felt the peace movement was actually supported by Russia because by having the "West" disarm, it would allow Russia to get stronger while the West got weaker. You see this in the movie when the bankers help funnel money to the peace movement.

    The main reason for seeing the movie was the action by the Special Air Service (SAS). SOF magazine said the SAS cooperated in the making of the movie. I thought the movie was a little long but the action parts were first rate. The final part was the best part. The best part was when the camera was filming through the gas mask and you could hear and see what it is really like to be on the inside. I remember the huffing and puffing and the words, "One terrorist down, one terrorist down" as each one got shot. SOF magazine said when the SAS goes in, there are no prisoners taken-only dead terrorists. As a real law enforcement person I am always complaining how the public has no idea of what really happens during police actions. The public always seems to ask why did the police not shoot the gun out of a persons hand or why did the police shoot or didn't shoot. Split second decisions have to be made and it is so easy to to be a "Monday morning quarterback" They never see the confusion. I think every person who thinks the cops are always wrong should see this movie.
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    • swojtak
    • Sep 15, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Kommando
    • Filming locations
      • Littlewick Green, Berkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Richmond Light Horse Productions
      • Varius Entertainment Trading A.G.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,666,873
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $750,259
      • Sep 18, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,666,873
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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