
An Ungentlemanly Act
War · History · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson
His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt
Ian Richardson
His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt


Rosemary Leach
Rosemary Leach
Mavis Hunt
Rosemary Leach
Mavis Hunt


Hugh Ross
Hugh Ross
Major Gary Noott
Hugh Ross
Major Gary Noott


Bob Peck
Bob Peck
Major Mike Norman
Bob Peck
Major Mike Norman


Ian McNeice
Ian McNeice
Dick Baker
Ian McNeice
Dick Baker


James Warrior
James Warrior
Don Bonner
James Warrior
Don Bonner


Marc Warren
Marc Warren
Tony Hunt
Marc Warren
Tony Hunt


Aidan Gillen
Aidan Gillen
Marine Wilcox
Aidan Gillen
Marine Wilcox


Garry Cooper
Garry Cooper
Colour Sgt. Muir
Garry Cooper
Colour Sgt. Muir


Alex Norton
Alex Norton
Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb
Alex Norton
Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb
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