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Dirty War

  • TV Movie
  • 20042004
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 30m
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6.5/10
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Dirty War (2004)
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A terrorist group detonates a radiological dispersal device (RDD) in Central London. Due to a lack of preparation, training, and resources, chaos ensues.A terrorist group detonates a radiological dispersal device (RDD) in Central London. Due to a lack of preparation, training, and resources, chaos ensues.A terrorist group detonates a radiological dispersal device (RDD) in Central London. Due to a lack of preparation, training, and resources, chaos ensues.
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  • Director
    • Daniel Percival
  • Writers
    • Lizzie Mickery
    • Daniel Percival
  • Stars
    • Gavin Abbott
    • Joanne Adams
    • Shamshad Akhtar
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  • Director
    • Daniel Percival
  • Writers
    • Lizzie Mickery
    • Daniel Percival
  • Stars
    • Gavin Abbott
    • Joanne Adams
    • Shamshad Akhtar
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    • 21User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win total

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    Gavin Abbott
    • Bomb Incident Officer 2
    Joanne Adams
    • Control Officer 1
    Shamshad Akhtar
    • Falzah
    Dean Ashton
    • RSM Officer
    Paul Antony-Barber
    Paul Antony-Barber
    • Commander Paul Hardwick
    Kameal Nisha Bisnauthsingh
    • Razla
    Louise Breckon-Richards
    Louise Breckon-Richards
    • DC Vicky Loman
    Keir Charles
    Keir Charles
    • Press Officer
    Josh Cole
    • Control Officer 2
    Zoe Conway
    • TV Reporter - Liz Street
    Joanna Croll
    Joanna Croll
    • Female Doctor
    Craig Crosbie
    Craig Crosbie
    • Radiation Expert
    Luke F Dejahang
    Luke F Dejahang
    • Mohammed Ibn Harrara
    • (as Fuman Dar)
    Louise Delamere
    Louise Delamere
    • Liz Corrigan
    Tony Dolan
    • Lead TSG Officer
    Greg Donaldson
    Greg Donaldson
    • Fireman
    Houda Echouafni
    Houda Echouafni
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    • Reconnaissance Man
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      • Lizzie Mickery
      • Daniel Percival
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    6/10
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    Filmed in London, this is a story about the possibilities of a terrorist group detonating a "dirty bomb" in a major city. As the film goes on to show, the politicians responsible for showing leadership when it comes to planning for such a disaster have other concerns which seem more immediate and important to them. As a result, quite often funding for disaster preparedness takes a backseat to more pressing issues of the day. The acting was pretty good all around but I especially liked Koel Purie who played a detective named "Sameena Habibullah" who seemed to give the movie more depth as the Arabic interpreter. Even so, while the movie definitely had its share of suspense, I thought it released the tension too soon and as a result it was a bit unsatisfying in that regard. Still, it's a decent movie all the same and I think most people will enjoy it. Accordingly, I rate it as slightly above average.
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    • Release date
      • January 24, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Guerra sucia
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • HBO Films
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • £2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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