Tumbledown(1988)
No glory, no parade, no triumphant heroes' return.
Tumbledown Synopsis
The film centers on the experiences of Robert Lawrence MC, an officer of the Scots Guards during the Falklands War of 1982. While fighting at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, Lawrence is shot in the head by an Argentine sniper and left paralyzed on his left side. He then must learn to adjust to his new disability.
Tumbledown (1988) is a tv movie, drama and war film directed by Richard Eyre, released on May 29, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Colin Firth, Paul Rhys, David Calder and Barbara Leigh-Hunt. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Eyre
- Writers:
- Charles Wood
- Producers:
- Richard Broke
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Tumbledown (1988) Trailer
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Tumbledown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Firth
as Robert Lawrence
Paul Rhys
as Hugh MacKessac
David Calder
as John Lawrence
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Jean Lawrence
- Rupert Baker
Rupert Baker
as Nick Lawrence
Jack Fortune
as Christopher Lawrence
Sophie Thompson
as Louise Stubbs
Roddy Maude-Roxby
as George Stubbs
- Ann Bell
Ann Bell
as Helen Stubbs
Dan Hildebrand
as Prothero
Mark Williams
as Lumpy
Paul Higgins
as Saltemarsh
Key crew
Directed by Richard Eyre, written by Charles Wood, produced by Richard Broke.
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Tumbledown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 17 ratings.
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Tumbledown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tumbledown online?
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Who stars in Tumbledown?
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The main cast of Tumbledown (1988) includes Colin Firth, Paul Rhys, David Calder, Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Rupert Baker. The film was directed by Richard Eyre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tumbledown released?
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Tumbledown was released on May 29, 1988 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Tumbledown worth watching?
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Tumbledown (1988) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tumbledown?
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