An Ungentlemanly Act
“War... an uncivilized business.”
Synopsis
Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War. As the Argentine forces land on the main island and make their way towards Government House, the handful of British defenders batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governor Rex Hunt, his family, and their fellow islanders from the invaders.
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Ian Richardson
His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt
Rosemary Leach
Mavis Hunt
Hugh Ross
Major Gary Noott
Bob Peck
Major Mike Norman
Ian McNeice
Dick Baker
James Warrior
Don Bonner
Marc Warren
Tony Hunt
Aidan Gillen
Marine Wilcox
Garry Cooper
Colour Sgt Muir
Alex Norton
Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb
Trevor Cooper
Des King
Anne Reid
Mrs Mozeley
Adam Godley
PC Anton Livermore
Richard Long
Marine Dorey
Alan Turner
Major Patricio Dowling
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Urban
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Urban
- Original Score
- Russell King
- Original Title
- An Ungentlemanly Act
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Urban
Stuart Urban
Russell King
Peter Chapman
Howard Billingham
Bradley Adams, Dave Edwards, Franc Roddam, Michael Wearing
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Urban
Director
Bradley Adams
Producer
Dave Edwards
Producer
Russell King
Original Music Composer
Howard Billingham
Editor
Anthony Ainsworth
Production Design
Steve Hardie
Production Design
Ken Starkey
Production Design
Ken Trew
Costume Design
Stuart Urban
Writer
Peter Chapman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is An Ungentlemanly Act about?
Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War. As the Argentine forces land on the main island and make their way towards Government House, the handful of British defenders batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governor Rex Hunt, his family, and their fellow islanders from the invaders.
Who directed An Ungentlemanly Act?
An Ungentlemanly Act was directed by Stuart Urban.
Who stars in An Ungentlemanly Act?
The principal cast of An Ungentlemanly Act includes Ian Richardson, Rosemary Leach, Hugh Ross, Bob Peck, Ian McNeice.
When was An Ungentlemanly Act released and how long is it?
An Ungentlemanly Act was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for An Ungentlemanly Act?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Ungentlemanly Act was composed by Russell King.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Ungentlemanly Act?
An Ungentlemanly Act holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).