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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- Richard HartleyOriginal Music Composer
- Charles WoodWriter
Cast
- Colin FirthRobert Lawrence
- Paul RhysHugh MacKessac
- David CalderJohn Lawrence
- Barbara Leigh-HuntJean Lawrence
- Rupert BakerNick Lawrence
- Jack FortuneChristopher Lawrence
- Sophie ThompsonLouise Stubbs
- Roddy Maude-RoxbyGeorge Stubbs
- Ann BellHelen Stubbs
- Dan HildebrandProthero
- Mark WilliamsLumpy
- Paul HigginsSaltemarsh
Stills
Themes
falklands warfalklandsbritish soldierphysical disabilityparalyzed