Who Dares Wins
“The 60 second war begins now!”
Synopsis
When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
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Who Dares Wins 1982 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-04
Top Cast
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Lewis Collins
Capt. Peter Skellen
Judy Davis
Frankie Leith
Richard Widmark
Secretary of State Arthur Currie
Edward Woodward
Commander Powell
Robert Webber
General Ira Potter
Kenneth Griffith
Bishop Crick
Maurice Roëves
Major Steele
Ingrid Pitt
Helga
Patrick Allen
Police Commissioner
Tony Doyle
Col. Hadley
John Duttine
Rod Walker
Rosalind Lloyd
Jenny Skellen
Norman Rodway
Ryan
Bob Sherman
Hagen
Albert Fortell
Freund
Mark Ryan
Mac
Paul Freeman
Sir Richard
Aharon Ipalé
Malek
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Sharp
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Who Dares Wins
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Varius Entertainment Trading A.G., Richmond Light Horse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Sharp
Reginald Rose, James Follett, George Markstein
Roy Budd
Phil Meheux
John Grover
Chris Chrisafis, Euan Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Simmons
Stunt Coordinator
Syd Cain
Production Design
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Reginald Rose
Screenplay
Euan Lloyd
Producer
John Grover
Editor
Nick Allder
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ian Sharp
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Who Dares Wins
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What is Who Dares Wins about?
When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
Who directed Who Dares Wins?
Who Dares Wins was directed by Ian Sharp.
Who stars in Who Dares Wins?
The principal cast of Who Dares Wins includes Lewis Collins, Judy Davis, Richard Widmark, Edward Woodward, Robert Webber.
When was Who Dares Wins released and how long is it?
Who Dares Wins was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Who Dares Wins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Who Dares Wins was composed by Roy Budd.
Is Who Dares Wins based on a book or true story?
Who Dares Wins is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Follett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Who Dares Wins?
Who Dares Wins holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).