Defence of the Realm
Defence of the Realm (1985)
Director: David Drury
Writer: Martin Stellman
Keywords: Thriller, Espionage, Cold War, Journalism
A Fleet Street newspaper reporter pursues a story following a colleague's suspicious death, leading to the downfall of a respected Member of Parliament. But in this complex story, not everything is as it seems. Political cold war thriller delving into the machinations of those who wield behind-the-scenes power. Won the International Fantasy Film Award for Best Film.
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Bannen | Actor | 28-Jun-1928 | 3-Nov-1999 | Waking Ned |
| Lyndon Brook | Actor | 10-Apr-1926 | 9-Jan-2004 | Reach for the Sky |
| Gabriel Byrne | Actor | 12-May-1950 | The Usual Suspects | |
| Robbie Coltrane | Actor | 30-Mar-1950 | Hagrid in the Harry Potter films | |
| Denholm Elliott | Actor | 31-May-1922 | 6-Oct-1992 | A Room with a View |
| Greta Scacchi | Actor | 18-Feb-1960 | The Player |
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