Defence of the Realm 1986
“Just how far will a government go to hide the truth?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- David Drury
- Networks
- Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Defence of the Realm?
Topic: Film "Defence of the Realm" (1986). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- May 9, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation
- Revenue
- $750,000
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 44 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Enigma Productions, The Rank Organisation, National Film Finance Corporation
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Topic: Film "Defence of the Realm" (1986).
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Title: Defence of the Realm
Year: 1986
US Release Date: 09/06/1986
Rating: PG
Genres: Action and Thriller
Runtime: 1h 36m
Plot: A reporter named Mullen stumbles onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Questions arise about a Government cover-up. Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss (an old hack) and Nina Beckam (the MP's assistant) to find the truth.
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Defence of the Realm is a 1986 action and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. Released in the United States on September 6, 1986, the
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“A gripping exploration of action and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Defence of the Realm worth watching?
Defence of the Realm holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Defence of the Realm and when was it released?
Defence of the Realm is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed Defence of the Realm?
Defence of the Realm was directed by David Drury.
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