Defence of the Realm
"Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?"
Originally released in 1986. Defence of the Realm is a action/thriller film. directed by David Drury.
Starring Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, and Denholm Elliott
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (39 votes)
Box Office
$750K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $750,000
Production Companies
- Enigma Productions
- The Rank Organisation
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defence of the Realm about?
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 ...
Who directed Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm was directed by David Drury.
How long is Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Defence of the Realm released?
Defence of the Realm was released on May 9, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Defence of the Realm?
The main cast of Defence of the Realm includes Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen, Fulton Mackay.