Defence of The Realm (1985)

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Written by Martin Stellman

Directed by David Drury

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1985

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Reporter Nick Mullen investigates the disgrace of an MP. The politician was due to ask questions about two boys' escape from a borstal. Mullen uncovers a link between their flight and a potentially lethal incident at a US airbase. Well-made British conspiracy tale.

Cast

Image for Gabriel ByrneGabriel ByrneNicholas Mullen
Greta ScacchiNina Beckman
Image for Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottVernon Bayliss
Ian BannenDennis Markham
Fulton MackayVictor Kingsbrook
Image for Bill PatersonBill PatersonJack Macleod
David CalderHarry Champion
Frederick TrevesArnold Reece
Image for Robbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneLeo McAskey
Annabel LeventonTrudy Markham
Graham Fletcher-CookMicky Parker
Steven WoodcockSteven Dyce
Alexei JawdokimovDietrich Kleist
Danny WebbDanny Royce
Prentis HancockFrank Longman

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