Defense of The Realm

– A reporter Mullen 'stumbles' on a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent. In ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Original Name:
Defence of the Realm
Defense of the Realm (1986) - Also known as Defence of the Realm

A reporter Mullen 'stumbles' on a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent. In fact it is also linked to a near Nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and an Americal USAF 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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Defense of the Realm (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Nov 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

David Drury

Writer:

Martin Stellman

Main Actors:

Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen

Plot:

A reporter Mullen 'stumbles' on a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent. In fact it is also linked to a near Nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and an Americal USAF 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.

Awards:

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 6 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Nelson Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%