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Lay Down Your Arms (1970)

Movie ★ 7.5 73 min

Drama TV Movie

Dennis Potter used his own background as a Russian language clerk in the War Office when writing this play for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series. At the time of the 1956 Suez Crisis and the Russian invasion of Hungary, Private Bob Hawk reports to the London Intelligence Office where the strength of Soviet troops is under scrutiny.

Christopher Morahan Director Dennis Potter Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 23, 1970
Runtime
73 min
IMDb
tt0065971
Language
Studio
, Kestrel Films

Cast

Nikolas Simmonds Private Hawk Leonard Trolley Lt. Col. Bakeman Peter Cellier Peter Cellier Major Hissock John Warner John Warner Major Wilson Graham Armitage Major Timps Ken Wayne Ken Wayne Col. Feather James Cairncross Julian Julia Jones Mrs Hawk Joby Blanshard Mr Hawk George Layton George Layton Corporal May Michael Cashman Michael Cashman Pete Therese McMurray Pat Tony Caunter Tony Caunter Mick David Webb David Webb Fred John Levene John Levene Ernie Renny Lister Tart Elizabeth Hughes Nina Tim Hardy Trepliov

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lay Down Your Arms about?
Dennis Potter used his own background as a Russian language clerk in the War Office when writing this play for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series. At the time of the 1956 Suez Crisis and the Russian invasion of Hungary, Private Bob Hawk reports to the London Intelligence Office where the strength of Soviet troops is under scrutiny.
Who directed Lay Down Your Arms?
Lay Down Your Arms was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in Lay Down Your Arms?
Lay Down Your Arms stars Nikolas Simmonds, Leonard Trolley, Peter Cellier, John Warner.
When was Lay Down Your Arms released?
Lay Down Your Arms is a 1970 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Lay Down Your Arms?
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