An Ungentlemanly Act_
"War... an uncivilized business."
Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War. As the Argentine forces land on the main island and make their way towards Government House, the handful of British defenders batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governor Rex Hunt, his family, and their fellow islanders from the invaders.
Starring
Ian Richardson, Rosemary Leach, Hugh Ross
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
An Ungentlemanly Act was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to...
An Ungentlemanly Act is a War, History, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 10m.
CAST (14)
Ian Richardson
His Excellency, Governor Rex Hunt
Rosemary Leach
Mavis Hunt
Hugh Ross
Major Gary Noott
Bob Peck
Major Mike Norman
Ian McNeice
Dick Baker
James Warrior
Don Bonner
Marc Warren
Tony Hunt
Aidan Gillen
Marine Wilcox
Garry Cooper
Colour Sgt. Muir
Alex Norton
Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb
Trevor Cooper
Des King
Anne Reid
Mrs. Mozeley
Adam Godley
P.C. Anton Livermore
RL
Richard Long
Marine Dorey
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What is An Ungentlemanly Act about?
Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War. As the Argentine forces land on the main island and make their way towards Government House, the handful of British defenders batten down the hatches and prepare to defend Governor Rex Hunt, his family, and their fellow islanders from the invaders.
How long is An Ungentlemanly Act?
An Ungentlemanly Act has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who stars in An Ungentlemanly Act?
The cast of An Ungentlemanly Act includes Ian Richardson, Rosemary Leach, Hugh Ross, Bob Peck, Ian McNeice.
What is the rating of An Ungentlemanly Act?
An Ungentlemanly Act has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
War
History
Drama
TV Movie