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Defence of the Realm
“Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?”
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Defence of the Realm at a glance
Defence of the Realm is a 1986 action and thriller film, running 1h 36m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1986-05-09
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
- Director
- David Drury
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 44 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
Cast
14 names
Gabriel ByrneNicholas 'Nick' Mullen
Greta ScacchiNina Beckman
Denholm ElliottVernon Bayliss
Ian BannenDennis Markham
Fulton MackayVictor Kingsbrook
Bill PatersonJack Macleod
David CalderHarry Champion
Frederick TrevesArnold Reece
Robbie ColtraneLeo McAskey
Steven WoodcockSteven Dyce
Graham Fletcher-CookMickey Parker
Annabel LeventonTrudy Markham
Alexei JawdokimovDietrich Kleist
Danny WebbDanny RoyceQuestions about Defence of the Realm
Quick answersWhere can I watch Defence of the Realm in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Defence of the Realm is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Defence of the Realm suitable for children?
Defence of the Realm is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Defence of the Realm about?
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to…
How long is Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm runs for 1h 36m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Defence of the Realm trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Defense of the Realm (1985) Original Trailer [FHD] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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