Tumbledown
"No glory, no parade, no triumphant heroes' return."
Originally released in 1988. Tumbledown is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Richard Eyre.
Starring Colin Firth, Paul Rhys, and David Calder
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Colin Firth
as Robert Lawrence
Paul Rhys
as Hugh MacKessac
David Calder
as John Lawrence
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Jean Lawrence
Rupert Baker
as Nick Lawrence
Jack Fortune
as Christopher Lawrence
Sophie Thompson
as Louise Stubbs
Roddy Maude-Roxby
as George Stubbs
Ann Bell
as Helen Stubbs
Dan Hildebrand
as Prothero
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumbledown about?
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...
Who directed Tumbledown?
Tumbledown was directed by Richard Eyre.
How long is Tumbledown?
Tumbledown has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Tumbledown released?
Tumbledown was released on May 29, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tumbledown?
The main cast of Tumbledown includes Colin Firth, Paul Rhys, David Calder, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Rupert Baker.