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Judy Davis stars in a controversial role as the leader of an anti-nuclear terrorist group. They are planning to attack the American Embassy residence in London to draw attention to their cause. Lewis Collins, posing as a court martialled S.A.S. Captain joins the terrorists in their attack on the embassy and subsequent kidnapping. Once housed in the embassy, Collins commences a combined air and ground attack on the S.A.S. The lives of the hostages are at stake as the S.A.S begin their rescue operation. Also starring Edward Woodwood and based on an original story by George Markstein.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308836
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Action & Adventure → Action films
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Terrorism
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Spies
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Terrorism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Terrorism
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)