The Zero Option (1988)
An ex-SAS officer and an ex member of the Special Boat Services, team up to search for £ 2 million worth of diamonds which go missing when an aircraft is hijacked. Ruthless terrorists seize a London embassy residence. The SAS are called in. There's intense political pressure for a quick resolution. The worst fears of David Barber, the officer in command, are tragically realised. With a brilliant career in ruins, the prospects for ex-Major Barber seem grim until he meets Colonel Patrick Ansell, Managing director of Saracen systems Ltd.
Director: Sarah Hellings
Genre: Action
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: November 19, 1988
Cast
- John Walton - Carne
- Stephen Hattersley - David Barber
- Denyse Alexander - Mrs Vachell
- Miles Anderson - Major Fredericks
- Judith Anthony - Margaret
- Aran Bell - PC McVean
- Lila Cherif - Attache's Wife
- Richard Clifford - Aide
- Arthur Cox - Sid
- Suzan Crowley - Sally Barber
Screenplay
Editing: Nigel Mercer
Production: ITV Central
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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More Films in Genre: Action
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Zero Option about?
- An ex-SAS officer and an ex member of the Special Boat Services, team up to search for £ 2 million worth of diamonds which go missing when an aircraft is hijacked. Ruthless terrorists seize a London embassy residence. The SAS are called in. There's intense political pressure for a quick resolution. The worst fears of David Barber, the officer in command, are tragically realised. With a brilliant career in ruins, the prospects for ex-Major Barber seem grim until he meets Colonel Patrick Ansell, Managing director of Saracen systems Ltd.
- Who directed The Zero Option?
- The Zero Option was directed by Sarah Hellings.
- Who stars in The Zero Option?
- The Zero Option stars John Walton, Stephen Hattersley, Denyse Alexander, Miles Anderson, Judith Anthony, Aran Bell.
- How long is The Zero Option?
- The Zero Option has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Zero Option?
- The Zero Option is a Action film.
- Where was The Zero Option produced?
- The Zero Option was produced in United Kingdom.