Lay Down Your Arms
Synopsis
Dennis Potter used his own background as a Russian language clerk in the War Office when writing this play for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series. At the time of the 1956 Suez Crisis and the Russian invasion of Hungary, Private Bob Hawk reports to the London Intelligence Office where the strength of Soviet troops is under scrutiny.
Top Cast
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Private Hawk
Leonard Trolley
Lt. Col. Bakeman
Peter Cellier
Major Hissock
John Warner
Major Wilson
Graham Armitage
Major Timps
Ken Wayne
Col. Feather
James Cairncross
Julian
Julia Jones
Mrs Hawk
Joby Blanshard
Mr Hawk
George Layton
Corporal May
Michael Cashman
Pete
Therese McMurray
Pat
Tony Caunter
Mick
David Webb
Fred
John Levene
Ernie
Renny Lister
Tart
Elizabeth Hughes
Nina
Tim Hardy
Trepliov
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Title
- Lay Down Your Arms
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- LWT, Kestrel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Morahan
Dennis Potter
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Potter
Writer
Christopher Morahan
Director
Kenith Trodd
Producer
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What is Lay Down Your Arms about?
Dennis Potter used his own background as a Russian language clerk in the War Office when writing this play for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series. At the time of the 1956 Suez Crisis and the Russian invasion of Hungary, Private Bob Hawk reports to the London Intelligence Office where the strength of Soviet troops is under scrutiny.
Who directed Lay Down Your Arms?
Lay Down Your Arms was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in Lay Down Your Arms?
The principal cast of Lay Down Your Arms includes Nikolas Simmonds, Leonard Trolley, Peter Cellier, John Warner, Graham Armitage.
When was Lay Down Your Arms released and how long is it?
Lay Down Your Arms was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.