Tumbledown (1988)
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.
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Top billed cast
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Colin FirthRobert Lawrence
Paul RhysHugh MacKessac
David CalderJohn Lawrence
Barbara Leigh-HuntJean LawrenceRupert BakerNick Lawrence
Jack FortuneChristopher Lawrence
Sophie ThompsonLouise Stubbs
Roddy Maude-RoxbyGeorge Stubbs
Ann BellHelen Stubbs
Dan HildebrandProthero
Mark WilliamsLumpy
Paul HigginsSaltemarshKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · War · Tv MovieTheme affinityPhysical Disability · British Soldier · ParalyzedDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · Falklands WarDirector preference169015Actor preference96474 · 143898 · 7176
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Frequently asked questions about Tumbledown
What is Tumbledown about?
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.
How long is Tumbledown?
Tumbledown has a runtime of 115 minutes.