The Falklands Play 2002
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 10, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- BBC
- Genres
- War, Drama, TV Movie
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Topic: Film "The Falklands Play" (2002).
Role: Television and film archivist.
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Title: The Falklands Play.
Year: 2002.
Release dates: 04/10/2002 (GB) [Source 1], 2002.04.28 [Source 2].
Genre: War, Drama, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Subject: Dramatic account of political events leading up to and including the 1982 Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina.
Writer: Ian Curteis (specializes in dramatic reconstructions of history).
History: Originally commissioned by the BBC in 1983 for 1986 production/broadcast. Shelved by BBC One Controller Michael Grade due to alleged pro-Margaret Thatcher stance and jingoistic tone. Led to press furore over media bias and censorship.
Plot details: Account of how Prime Minister Rt Hon Margaret Thatcher MP's government handled the crisis in British foreign affairs since the
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The Falklands Play is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
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The Falklands Play was directed by Michael Samuels.
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