Defence of the Realm (Defense of the Realm) (1985)

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This fast-paced thriller examines the amorality of a nation's secret services and the responsibility of journalistic investigations in an era of nuclear tensions and bureaucratic deceit. The film examines an unspooling series of events occurring after a near crash of a nuclear bomber at an American Air Force base in the English countryside. When Dennis Markham (Ian Bannen), a well-respected member of Parliament, is reported by a London paper to have been seen leaving a woman's home, and the

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: David Drury

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1985 Wide

On DVD: Jun 3, 2003

Nelson Entertainment

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Cast

Gabriel Byrne
Nick Mullen
Greta Scacchi
Nina Beckman
Denholm Elliott
Vernon Bayliss
Ian Bannen
Dennis Markham
Fulton Mackay
Victor Kinsbrook
Bill Paterson
Jack Macleod
David Calder
Harry Champion
Frederick Treves
Arnold Reece
Robbie Coltrane
Leo McAskey
Daniel Benzali
Lt. Col. Lehane
Lyndon Brook
Pugh
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Micky Parker
Oliver Ford Davies
Anthony Clegg
Alexei Jawdokimov
Dietrich Kleist
William Job
Hilton
Annabel Leventon
Trudy Markham
Mark Tandy
Philip Henderson
Daniel Webb
Danny Royce
Michael Johnson
Humphrey Channing
Beverley Anderson
Newscaster
Harriet Bagnall
Peace Girl
John Challis
Challis
Prentis Hancock
Frank Longman
Steven Woodcock
Steve Dyce

Critic Reviews for Defence of the Realm (Defense of the Realm)

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Mostly pleasing old-fashioned political thriller.

October 5, 2011 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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There are marvelous performances by several British character actors, especially Denholm Elliott and Ian Bannen, and feelings of nerve-racking paranoia are evoked as a reporter, played by Gabriel Byrne, uncovers unexpected motives while investigating a Ca

June 14, 2007 Comment

Douglas Pratt

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A political thriller with both Byrne and Scacchi giving good performances as journalists investigating a political scandal that gets them into more trouble than they bargained for. The story is indeed complex, requiring an attentive viewer seeking food for thought rather than a viewer in search of only entertaining

June 11, 2007