Defence of the Realm(1986)
Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?
Defence of the Realm Synopsis
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 find out the truth.
Defence of the Realm (1986) is a action and thriller film directed by David Drury, released on May 9, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott and Ian Bannen. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- David Drury
- Writers:
- Martin Stellman
- Producers:
- Lynda Myles, Robin Douet
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Production:
- Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
- Revenue:
- $750,000
- Status:
- Released
Defence of the Realm (1986) Trailer
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Defence of the Realm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gabriel Byrne
as Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen
Greta Scacchi
as Nina Beckman
Denholm Elliott
as Vernon Bayliss
Ian Bannen
as Dennis Markham
Fulton Mackay
as Victor Kingsbrook
Bill Paterson
as Jack Macleod
David Calder
as Harry Champion
Frederick Treves
as Arnold Reece
Robbie Coltrane
as Leo McAskey
Steven Woodcock
as Steven Dyce
Graham Fletcher-Cook
as Mickey Parker
Annabel Leventon
as Trudy Markham
Key crew
Directed by David Drury, written by Martin Stellman, produced by Lynda Myles and Robin Douet.
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Defence of the Realm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 42 ratings.
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Defence of the Realm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defence of the Realm online?
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Defence of the Realm (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Defence of the Realm?
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The main cast of Defence of the Realm (1986) includes Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen and Fulton Mackay. The film was directed by David Drury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Defence of the Realm released?
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Defence of the Realm was released on May 9, 1986 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Defence of the Realm worth watching?
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Defence of the Realm (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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