Summaries

On April 2, 1982, Britain went to war to regain the Falkland Islands. This movie is a gripping account of how Prime Minister Rt Hon Margaret Thatcher MP's government handled the biggest crisis in British foreign affairs since the Suez Canal. It tells the story of how Argentina, an ally of the British, fought the Conservative government and invaded the Falklands. This play charts the backroom maneuverings between Thatcher's government and the military, between the British and the Americans, and the Americans and the Argentinians that led to a breakdown in diplomacy, to war, and to Britain's eventual victory.—Alistair Jackson <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • britain
  • argentina
  • falklands war
  • margaret thatcher character
  • south georgia island
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Apr 9, 2002
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites BBC Four
Language English
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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