Defence of the Realm
“Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?”
Synopsis
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Defense of the Realm (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-06
Top Cast
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Gabriel Byrne
Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen
Greta Scacchi
Nina Beckman
Denholm Elliott
Vernon Bayliss
Ian Bannen
Dennis Markham
Fulton Mackay
Victor Kingsbrook
Bill Paterson
Jack Macleod
David Calder
Harry Champion
Frederick Treves
Arnold Reece
Robbie Coltrane
Leo McAskey
Steven Woodcock
Steven Dyce
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Mickey Parker
Annabel Leventon
Trudy Markham
Alexei Jawdokimov
Dietrich Kleist
Danny Webb
Danny Royce
Prentis Hancock
Frank Longman
Michael Johnson
Humphrey Channing
Mark Tandy
Philip Henderson
Nicholas Coppin
1st Newsroom Deputy
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$750K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Drury
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Stellman
- Original Score
- Richard Harvey
- Original Title
- Defence of the Realm
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Drury
Martin Stellman
Richard Harvey
Roger Deakins
Michael Bradsell
Robin Douet, Lynda Myles, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
David Drury
Director
Martin Stellman
Writer
Robin Douet
Producer
Lynda Myles
Producer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defence of the Realm
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What is Defence of the Realm about?
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
Who directed Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm was directed by David Drury.
Who stars in Defence of the Realm?
The principal cast of Defence of the Realm includes Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen, Fulton Mackay.
When was Defence of the Realm released and how long is it?
Defence of the Realm was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Defence of the Realm make at the box office?
Defence of the Realm grossed $750K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Defence of the Realm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defence of the Realm was composed by Richard Harvey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).