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.
Cast
- Ian Richardson as His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt
- Rosemary Leach as Mavis Hunt
- Hugh Ross as Major Gary Noott
- Bob Peck as Major Mike Norman
- Ian McNeice as Dick Baker
- James Warrior as Don Bonner
- Marc Warren as Tony Hunt
- Aidan Gillen as Marine Wilcox
- Garry Cooper as Colour Sgt Muir
- Alex Norton as Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb