falklands war,falklands,british soldier,physical disability,paralyzed

Tumbledown (1988)

Poster for Tumbledown

No glory, no parade, no triumphant heroes' return.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Eyre
  • Profile picture of Colin Firth
    Robert Lawrence Colin Firth
  • Profile picture of Paul Rhys
    Hugh MacKessac Paul Rhys
  • Profile picture of David Calder
    John Lawrence David Calder
  • Profile picture of Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    Jean Lawrence Barbara Leigh-Hunt
  • Profile picture of Jack Fortune
    Christopher Lawrence Jack Fortune
  • Profile picture of Sophie Thompson
    Louise Stubbs Sophie Thompson
  • Profile picture of Roddy Maude-Roxby
    George Stubbs Roddy Maude-Roxby
  • Profile picture of Ann Bell
    Helen Stubbs Ann Bell

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Keywords

  • falklands war
  • falklands
  • british soldier
  • physical disability
  • paralyzed