Tumbledown (1988)

05/29/1988 (GB) • 1h 55m

TV Movie, Drama, War

No glory, no parade, no triumphant heroes' return.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Colin Firth

Robert Lawrence

Paul Rhys

Hugh MacKessac

David Calder

John Lawrence

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Jean Lawrence

Rupert Baker

Nick Lawrence

Jack Fortune

Christopher Lawrence

Sophie Thompson

Louise Stubbs

Roddy Maude-Roxby

George Stubbs

Ann Bell

Helen Stubbs


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

falklands war

falklands

british soldier

physical disability

paralyzed

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