Who Dares Wins (1982)
The 60 second war begins now!
When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
Director: Ian Sharp
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: August 26, 1982
Cast
- Lewis Collins - Capt. Peter Skellen
- Judy Davis - Frankie Leith
- Richard Widmark - Secretary of State Arthur Currie
- Edward Woodward - Commander Powell
- Robert Webber - General Ira Potter
- Kenneth Griffith - Bishop Crick
- Maurice Roëves - Major Steele
- Ingrid Pitt - Helga
- Patrick Allen - Police Commissioner
- Tony Doyle - Col. Hadley
Screenplay
- Reginald Rose (Screenplay)
- James Follett (Novel)
- George Markstein (Original Story)
Music: Roy Budd
Cinematography: Phil Meheux
Editing: John Grover
Production: Varius Entertainment Trading A.G., Richmond Light Horse Productions
Country: Switzerland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Impossible Spy Missions and Infiltration, Extreme Rescue Mission and Hostage Crisis, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
mission, commando, american abroad, military, hostile takeover, terrorist group, dramatic, suspenseful, bold
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Who Dares Wins about?
- When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
- Who directed Who Dares Wins?
- Who Dares Wins was directed by Ian Sharp.
- Who stars in Who Dares Wins?
- Who Dares Wins stars Lewis Collins, Judy Davis, Richard Widmark, Edward Woodward, Robert Webber, Kenneth Griffith.
- How long is Who Dares Wins?
- Who Dares Wins has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Who Dares Wins?
- Who Dares Wins is a Action, Thriller film.
- Where was Who Dares Wins produced?
- Who Dares Wins was produced in Switzerland, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Who Dares Wins?
- The themes of Who Dares Wins include: Impossible Spy Missions and Infiltration, Extreme Rescue Mission and Hostage Crisis, Twisted Psychological Thriller.