An Ungentlemanly Act (1992) on Netflix
In 1982, Argentine forces land on the Falkland Islands and advance on Government House. Governor Rex Hunt, his family and the Royal Marines under Major Mike Norman prepare to defend it.
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Plot summary
Argentine forces land on the Falkland Islands in 1982 and advance toward Government House in Stanley, where Governor Rex Hunt lives with his family. The few Royal Marines on the islands, led by Major Mike Norman, take up positions to defend the governor and the islanders around him. The islanders of Stanley and the small garrison have hours to prepare before the troops reach the town.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about An Ungentlemanly Act (1992)
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- Ian Richardson took over the role of Falklands Governor Rex Hunt from Ian Holm, who dropped out of the production at the last minute.
- Bob Peck played Major Mike Norman, the real commander of the Royal Marines based at Stanley, who advised on the production and took a small part as a member of the Falkland Islands Defence Force.
- Governor Hunt's chauffeur at the time of the conflict cameoed in a scene set in a Stanley store, greeting the actor playing him with the words "Hello Don".
