Lay Down Your Arms (1970)
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.
Director: Christopher Morahan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: May 23, 1970
Cast
- Nikolas Simmonds - Private Hawk
- Leonard Trolley - Lt. Col. Bakeman
- Peter Cellier - Major Hissock
- John Warner - Major Wilson
- Graham Armitage - Major Timps
- Ken Wayne - Col. Feather
- James Cairncross - Julian
- Julia Jones - Mrs Hawk
- Joby Blanshard - Mr Hawk
- George Layton - Corporal May
Screenplay
Production: LWT, Kestrel Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christopher Morahan
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, Graham Armitage, Ken Wayne.
- How long is Lay Down Your Arms?
- Lay Down Your Arms has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Lay Down Your Arms?
- Lay Down Your Arms is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Lay Down Your Arms produced?
- Lay Down Your Arms was produced in United Kingdom.