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Tumbledown

1988 · 115 min TV Movie Drama War
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1988
Country United Kingdom
Genre TV Movie, Drama, War
Director Richard Eyre
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between the chaos of battle and the quiet agony of recovery, relying on a restrained, near-documentary visual style. It explores not just the physical but the profound psychological wreckage of war, where medals offer no solace.

What lingers after the credits is a raw, unsentimental portrait of resilience. The film forces a confrontation with the true, often hidden cost of conflict, leaving a quiet respect for the human capacity to endure. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Richard Eyre

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