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The Final Option (1982)

Who Dares Wins (original title)
R | | Action, Thriller | 16 September 1983 (USA)
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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 try to get the organization infiltrated.

Director:

Ian Sharp

Writers:

George Markstein (based on an original story by), Reginald Rose (screenplay by)

Stars:

Lewis Collins, Judy Davis, Richard Widmark | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lewis Collins ... Captain Peter Skellen
Judy Davis ... Frankie Leith
Richard Widmark ... Secretary of State
Edward Woodward ... Commander Powell
Robert Webber ... General Ira Potter
Tony Doyle ... Colonel Hadley
John Duttine ... Rod
Kenneth Griffith Kenneth Griffith ... Bishop Crick
Rosalind Lloyd ... Jenny Skellen
Ingrid Pitt ... Helga
Norman Rodway ... Ryan
Maurice Roëves ... Major Steele (as Maurice Röeves)
Bob Sherman Bob Sherman ... Hagen
Albert Fortell ... Freund
Mark Ryan ... Mac
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Storyline

A trooper with the British Special Air Service (SAS) infiltrates a radical political group who are planning a terrorist operation against American dignitaries. A glamourized look at the methods and tactics of the famed British anti-terrorist squad.The SAS are a elite army unit which as well as its Anti terrorist role also performs covert and overt training of friendly countries armed forces and operates enemy lines. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>

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Plot Keywords:

murderess | politician | german | american in the uk | american abroad | See All (96) »

Taglines:

The closest you'll ever get to knowing the secrets of the legendary S.A.S. See more »

Genres:

Action | Thriller

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | Switzerland

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1983 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Final Option See more »

Filming Locations:

Portobello Road Market, Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$750,259, 18 September 1983, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,666,873
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Richmond Light Horse Productions, Varius Entertainment Trading A.G. See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

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Quotes

Williamson: Hello Steve, what's this a rescue?
Baker: They're going to need it after this.
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Crazy Credits

In final credits, "Military Advisors" are listed as "Anonymous." See more »

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Soundtracks

American Medley
(uncredited)
Written by Roy Budd, Jerry Donahue and Marc Donahue
Performed by Roy Budd And His Orchestra featuring Jerry Donahue & Marc Donahue
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How realistic is the film?
Q: Who are the SAS?Are, not were.After their commander, and founder, David Sterling was captured during WWII, Lt. Col. Robert, Blair Mayne (DSO III Bars), took command of 'The Regiment'.From the deserts of North Africa, to the Italian Campaign, then dropped behind enemy lines, prior to D-Day, the SAS, led from the front by 'Col. Paddy', saved countless lives.Rogue Warrior, made by the History Channel, and featuring Mayne, had this to say about him..."To his friends, he was Col. Paddy......to his enemies, he was, almost certain, death!"The most decorated British Soldier of WWII, from Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland.And not one film has ever been made about him.
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Good action movie
20 January 2007 | by angelapeako – See all my reviews

This was one of the first movies I was allowed to go and see with my twin sister and friends back in the 80's. We were all big 'Professionals' fans.

We were not disappointed, there were really good action scenes and the plot very much mirrored the politics of the time. Lewis Collins plays a convincing, arrogant, SAS captain, who is sent undercover to infiltrate a terrorist organisation. His plan does not work out. He was supposed to identify the terrorist target, but is always kept in the dark. This all leads to a dramatic climax as he plays the hero at the end of the movie.

Unfortunately with today's hi-tech movies, this has dated somewhat but it does give a great snapshot of the 80's.
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