Tumbledown (1988)
Tumbledown is a 1988 tv movie movie directed by Richard Eyre, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Colin Firth, Paul Rhys and David Calder.
The film centers on the experiences of Robert Lawrence MC, an officer of the Scots Guards during the Falklands War of 1982. While fighting at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, Lawrence is shot in the head by an Argentine sniper and left paralyzed on his left side. He then must learn to adjust to his new disability.
Quick answers
What is Tumbledown about?
The film centers on the experiences of Robert Lawrence MC, an officer of the Scots Guards during the Falklands War of 1982. While fighting at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, Lawrence is shot in the head by an Argentine sniper and left paralyzed on his left side. He then must learn to adjust to his new disability.
When was Tumbledown released?
Tumbledown was released on 29 May 1988.
How long is Tumbledown?
Tumbledown runs 1h 55m.
Who made Tumbledown?
Tumbledown was directed by Richard Eyre.
Cast
- Colin Firth as Robert Lawrence
- Paul Rhys as Hugh MacKessac
- David Calder as John Lawrence
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Jean Lawrence
- Rupert Baker as Nick Lawrence
- Jack Fortune as Christopher Lawrence
- Sophie Thompson as Louise Stubbs
- Roddy Maude-Roxby as George Stubbs
- Ann Bell as Helen Stubbs
- Dan Hildebrand as Prothero
- Mark Williams as Lumpy
- Paul Higgins as Saltemarsh