Format: DVD
Poreklo: Strani
Žanr: Triler

1986

What connects the death of a young lad escaping from a Detention Centre and the resignation of a prominent M.P. amid allegations of his involvement with the KGB?
When a respected journalist dies in mysterious circumstances after meeting a Government `mole`, his fellow reporter is determined to find out why.
But each lead only raises more questions! How far will some people go in the DEFENCE OF THE REALM?

Directed by David Drury
Written by Martin Stellman

Produced by
Robin Douet
Lynda Myles

Starring
Gabriel Byrne
Greta Scacchi
Denholm Elliott
Ian Bannen
Bill Paterson
Fulton Mackay

Cinematography Roger Deakins

Edited by Michael Bradsell

Music by Richard Harvey

Production
company
Enigma Productions
Distributed by Rank Film Distributors (UK)
Hemdale Film Corporation (US)

Release dates
21 November 1985 (London Film Festival)
24 January 1986 (General release)

Running time 96 minutes
Country United Kingdom