***INTRO***
The film stars Gabriel Byrone as Nick Mollen a young reporter for a national daily newspaper. Greta Scacchi as Nina an attractive secretary. It is filmed in and around the UK and mainly London and is concerned with political intrigue and the British government and US military. ... Read review
In the politically charged atmosphere of Margaret Thatcher's Britain, newspaper reporters ... more
are hungry for the big story that will make them stars and their newspapers famous. Nick Mullen (Gabriel Byrne in hisfirst starring role) is one such reporter for...
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Nick Mullen and Vernon Bayliss are reporters who receive an anonymous tip-off that a ... more
political scandal is about to break. MP Dennis Markham, a friend of Vernon's, is photographed leaving a call girl's flat and two hours later an East German military attache is photographed going in. Whilst Nick delves into Markham's affairs, Vernon is interested in a different angle. When Vernon suddenly dies, Nick begins to realise that the story goes far deeper than anyone imagined and that he is now very definitely in over his head...
In the politically charged atmosphere of Margaret Thatcher's Britain, newspaper reporters ... more
are hungry for the big story that will make them stars and their newspapers famous. Nick Mullen (Gabriel Byrne in his first starring role) is one such reporter for theLondon Daily Dispatch. A top member of Parliament (Ian Bannen) is the focus of the latest political scandal: he has been photographed with a prostitute who is known to have Russian contacts. Nick barrels into the scandal full-bore, despite warnings from his mentor (a deft Denholm Elliott). Nick receives a tip that makes his story a front-page item and he quickly becomes a celebrity himself. But as he soon discovers, there is much more to the story than he imagined. Director David Drury (Prime Suspect 3) keeps this highly complex, John le Carré-esque story moving swiftly. The clues are hard to find at times but it is not because the story is told unclearly; rather, the filmmakers have decided that audiences can think for themselves and piece together the information along with Nick.Defence of the Realmoverlooked and truly entertaining thinking person's film.--Doug Thomas
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the British Security Service MI5 has for the first time opened its archives to an independent historian. The book reveals the precise role of the Security Service in twentieth-century British history from its foundation by Captain Kell of the British Army in October 1909 through two world wars up to and including its present roles in counter-espionage and counter-terrorism. The book describes how MI5 has been managed what its relationship has been with government where it has triumphed and where it has failed. In all of this no restriction has been placed on the judgements made by the author. The book also reveals the identities of previously unknown enemies of the UK whose activities have been uncovered by the Service adds significantly to our knowledge of many celebrated events and notorious individuals and definitively lays to rest a number of persistent myths; above all it shows the place of this previously extremely secretive organisation within the United Kingdom. Few books could make such an immediate and extraordinary increase to our understanding of British history over the past century.
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In the politically charged atmosphere of Margaret Thatcher's Britain, newspaper reporters ... more
are hungry for the big story that will make them stars and their newspapers famous. Nick Mullen (Gabriel Byrne in his first starring role) is one such reporter for theLondon Daily Dispatch. A top member of Parliament (Ian Bannen) is the focus of the latest political scandal: he has been photographed with a prostitute who is known to have Russian contacts. Nick barrels into the scandal full-bore, despite warnings from his mentor (a deft Denholm Elliott). Nick receives a tip that makes his story a front-page item and he quickly becomes a celebrity himself. But as he soon discovers, there is much more to the story than he imagined. Director David Drury (Prime Suspect 3) keeps this highly complex, John le Carré-esque story moving swiftly. The clues are hard to find at times but it is not because the story is told unclearly; rather, the filmmakers have decided that audiences can think for themselves and piece together the information along with Nick.Defence of the Realmoverlooked and truly entertaining thinking person's film.--Doug Thomas
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In the politically charged atmosphere of Margaret Thatcher's Britain, newspaper reporters ... more
are hungry for the big story that will make them stars and their newspapers famous. Nick Mullen (Gabriel Byrne in his first starring role) is one such reporter for theLondon Daily Dispatch. A top member of Parliament (Ian Bannen) is the focus of the latest political scandal: he has been photographed with a prostitute who is known to have Russian contacts. Nick barrels into the scandal full-bore, despite warnings from his mentor (a deft Denholm Elliott). Nick receives a tip that makes his story a front-page item and he quickly becomes a celebrity himself. But as he soon discovers, there is much more to the story than he imagined. Director David Drury (Prime Suspect 3) keeps this highly complex, John le Carré-esque story moving swiftly. The clues are hard to find at times but it is not because the story is told unclearly; rather, the filmmakers have decided that audiences can think for themselves and piece together the information along with Nick.Defence of the Realmoverlooked and truly entertaining thinking person's film.--Doug Thomas
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***INTRO***
The film stars Gabriel Byrone as Nick Mollen a young reporter for a national daily newspaper. Greta Scacchi as Nina an attractive secretary. It is filmed in and around the UK and mainly London and is concerned with political intrigue and the British government and US military. It also stars Denholm Elliot, Ian Bannen, Bill Paterson, Futon Mackey & includes the now famous Robbie Coltrane. It is directed by David Drury, screen ... ...Organisation concept. The film has PG (parental guidance) rating.
***THE STORY***
The story is concerned with a political cover up. It starts with the death of a young lad escaping a detention centre and the resignation of a prominent M.P amid allegations of his involvement with the KGB. Nick befriends a respected journalist who dies in mysterious circumstances after meeting a Government 'mole', he then with the aid ... more
***INTRO***
The film stars Gabriel Byrone as Nick Mollen a young reporter for a national daily newspaper. Greta Scacchi as Nina an attractive secretary. It is filmed in and around the UK and mainly London and is concerned with political intrigue and the British government and US military. It also stars Denholm Elliot, Ian Bannen, Bill Paterson, Futon Mackey & includes the now famous Robbie Coltrane. It is directed by David Drury, screen play by Martin Stellman, music by Richard Harvey. A Rank Organisation concept. The film has PG (parental guidance) rating.
***THE STORY***
The story is concerned with a political cover up. It starts with the death of a young lad escaping a detention centre and the resignation of a prominent M.P amid allegations of his involvement with the KGB. Nick befriends a respected journalist who dies in mysterious circumstances after meeting a Government 'mole', he then with the aid of Nina attempts to find out why. It continues until finally Nick gets the truth to the international press.
***THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE***
Plenty of location shots in and around London and Home Counties showing the Thames and many London pubs in rainy cloudy situations. I noticed a lot of characters smoking cigarettes. In terms of its style the film could have been made for English TV. And many of the British actors were familiar faces from TV & stage. Not surprisingly much of the emphasis is on dialogue & acting rather than scenery and film stunts. The musical score is uninspirational.
***MY OPINION***
The film offers some insight into the role & behaviour of the media & press in U.K. politics and government. It is unlikely to appeal to anybody who does not have an understanding of British culture. The familiar faces of the actors and rugged drama make for a certain amount of excitement & suspense. A film for the week and try not to drink too much whilst watching it. Its DVD format probably means that ownership at lower cost, essentially it has done nothing to enhance the video version. One for your patriotic collection.
Nick Mullen, a young reporter for a national daily newspaper, is beginning to drift into a cynical and bored routine when he suddenly stumbles across a political cover-up. With the aid of his colleague Vernon and his attractive secretary Nina, Nick sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover hidden truths.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
ITV DVD; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
11/10/1999
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
37115 00153
Barcode
5037115001535
Screenwriter
Martin Stellman
Author
Martin Stellman
Languages
Main Language
English
Hearing Impaired Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Interactive Menus, Scene Access
Aspect Ratio
4:3 Full Frame
Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo English
DVD Description
DEFENCE OF THE REALM is a gripping thriller that stars Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, and Denholm Elliott. Nick Mullen (Byrne), a young reporter for a national daily newspaper, is beginning to drift into a cynical and bored routine when he suddenly stumbles across a political cover-up. With the aid of his colleague, Vernon (Elliott), and his attractive secretary, Nina (Scacchi), Nick sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover hidden truths.
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