An Ungentlemanly Act

"War... an uncivilized business."

1992 2h 10m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 16

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Synopsis

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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.

“War... an uncivilized business.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stuart Urban
Writers: Stuart Urban
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stuart Urban, shot by Peter Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Russell King. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Howard Billingham shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ian Richardson and Rosemary Leach and Hugh Ross carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "War... an uncivilized business.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0134178 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Stuart Urban directs. Peter Chapman behind the camera. Russell King scores. Howard Billingham cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3Directed by Stuart Urban, shot by Peter Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Russell King. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Howard Billingham shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ian Richardson and Rosemary Leach and Hugh Ross carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "War... an uncivilized business.".
8IMDB entry: tt0134178 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.