Tumbledown (1988)

  • 15
  • 05/29/1988 (GB)
  • TV Movie, Drama, War
  • 1h 55m

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.

Richard Eyre

Director

Charles Wood

Writer

Cast

Colin Firth's headshot

Colin Firth

Robert Lawrence
Paul Rhys's headshot

Paul Rhys

Hugh MacKessac
David Calder's headshot

David Calder

John Lawrence
Barbara Leigh-Hunt's headshot

Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Jean Lawrence
Rupert Baker's headshot

Rupert Baker

Nick Lawrence
Jack Fortune's headshot

Jack Fortune

Christopher Lawrence
Sophie Thompson's headshot

Sophie Thompson

Louise Stubbs
Roddy Maude-Roxby's headshot

Roddy Maude-Roxby

George Stubbs

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