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Defence of the Realm (1986): movie guide
Defence of the Realm (1986) is a Action, Thriller running about 96 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 44 votes. Notable cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1986-05-09
- Runtime: 96 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Action, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1986-05-09
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What is Defence of the Realm about?
A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and a U.S. Air Force base. Has there been a Government cover-up? Mullen teams up with Vernon Bayliss, an old hack, and Nina Beckam, the MP's assistant, to find out the truth.
Cast highlights
Defence of the Realm features Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen, Fulton Mackay, Bill Paterson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1986-05-09. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (44 votes). Genres: Action, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Defence of the Realm?
- Defence of the Realm is listed as Action, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Defence of the Realm?
- Defence of the Realm runs about 96 minutes.
- Who stars in Defence of the Realm?
- Cast highlights include Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, Denholm Elliott, Ian Bannen, Fulton Mackay, Bill Paterson.
- Does Cinema Box stream Defence of the Realm?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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