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An Ungentlemanly Act

An Ungentlemanly Act (1992)

2h 10m | PG-13

⭐ 5.5 / 10

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.

Director: Stuart Urban

Studio: BBC

Genre: War, History, Drama, TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

as His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt

Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

as Mavis Hunt

Hugh Ross

Hugh Ross

as Major Gary Noott

Bob Peck

Bob Peck

as Major Mike Norman

Ian McNeice

Ian McNeice

as Dick Baker

James Warrior

James Warrior

as Don Bonner