The Zero Option
Synopsis
An ex-SAS officer and an ex member of the Special Boat Services, team up to search for £ 2 million worth of diamonds which go missing when an aircraft is hijacked. Ruthless terrorists seize a London embassy residence. The SAS are called in. There's intense political pressure for a quick resolution. The worst fears of David Barber, the officer in command, are tragically realised. With a brilliant career in ruins, the prospects for ex-Major Barber seem grim until he meets Colonel Patrick Ansell, Managing director of Saracen systems Ltd.
Top Cast
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John Walton
Carne
Stephen Hattersley
David Barber
Denyse Alexander
Mrs Vachell
Miles Anderson
Major Fredericks
Judith Anthony
Margaret
Aran Bell
PC McVean
Lila Cherif
Attache's Wife
Richard Clifford
Aide
Arthur Cox
Sid
Suzan Crowley
Sally Barber
Kim Durham
Mortuary Sergeant
Eric Flynn
Col. Patrick Ansell
Robert Gwilym
Hewitt
Linal Haft
Riley
Martin Harvey
Dominic Barber
Anthony Stewart Head
Bruce Michaelis
Richard Heffer
Danby
Sally Jackson
Stephanie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Hellings
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Childs
- Original Title
- The Zero Option
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITV Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Hellings
Ted Childs
Nigel Mercer
Ted Childs
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Childs
Writer
Sarah Hellings
Director
Nigel Mercer
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What is The Zero Option about?
An ex-SAS officer and an ex member of the Special Boat Services, team up to search for £ 2 million worth of diamonds which go missing when an aircraft is hijacked. Ruthless terrorists seize a London embassy residence. The SAS are called in. There's intense political pressure for a quick resolution. The worst fears of David Barber, the officer in command, are tragically realised. With a brilliant career in ruins, the prospects for ex-Major Barber seem grim until he meets Colonel Patrick Ansell, Managing director of Saracen systems Ltd.
Who directed The Zero Option?
The Zero Option was directed by Sarah Hellings.
Who stars in The Zero Option?
The principal cast of The Zero Option includes John Walton, Stephen Hattersley, Denyse Alexander, Miles Anderson, Judith Anthony.
When was The Zero Option released and how long is it?
The Zero Option was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.