Movie · action, thriller
Who Dares Wins
1982 · 2h 5m · R
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When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
Genres: action, thriller. Themes: mission, commando, american abroad, military, hostile takeover, terrorist group.
Cast and crew Who Dares Wins
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Creators
- Directed byIan Sharp
- ScreenplayReginald Rose
- Based on the novel byJames Follett
- MusicRoy Budd
- CinematographyPhil Meheux
- EditingJohn Grover
Full cast and crew51 cast members, 48 crew
Cast:
- Lewis Collins · Capt. Peter Skellen
- Judy Davis · Frankie Leith
- Richard Widmark · Secretary
- Edward Woodward · Commander Powell
- Robert Webber · General Ira Potter
- Kenneth Griffith · Bishop Crick
- Maurice Roëves · Major Steele
- Ingrid Pitt · Helga
- Patrick Allen · Police Commissioner
- Tony Doyle · Col. Hadley
- John Duttine · Rod Walker
- Rosalind Lloyd · Jenny Skellen
- Norman Rodway · Ryan
- Bob Sherman · Hagen
- Albert Fortell · Freund
- Mark Ryan · Mac
- Paul Freeman · Richard
- Aharon Ipalé · Malek
- Stephen Bent · Neil
- Richard Coleman · Martin
- Nigel Humphreys · Sgt Pope
- Oz Clarke · Special Branch Man
- Peter Geddis · Butler
- Raymond Brody · Bank Manager
- Andrew MacLachlan · Immigration Officer
- Jon Morrison · Dennis
- Trevor Byfield · Baker
- Michael Forrest · Pickley
- Don Fellows · Ambassador Franklin
- Alan Gifford · Sen. Kohoskie
- John Woodnutt · Harold Staunton
- Nick Brimble · Williamson
- Meg Davies · Mary Tinker
- Lynne Miller · Melissa
- Christopher Muncke · US Security Man
- Anna Ford · Newscaster
- Alan Polonsky · US Marine Guard
- Martin Grace · US Marine Guard
- Tariq Yunus · Terrorist
- Tony Osoba · Terrorist
Crew:
- Reginald Rose · Screenplay
- Euan Lloyd · Producer
- Chris Chrisafis · Executive Producer
- Roy Budd · Original Music Composer
- Phil Meheux · Director of Photography
- John Grover · Editor
- Esta Charkham · Casting
- James Follett · Novel
- Syd Cain · Production Design
- George Markstein · Original Story
- Ian Sharp · Director
Trailer Who Dares Wins
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Details Who Dares Wins
- First theatrical release
- August 26, 1982
- Release in the US
- September 23, 1983
- Countries
- Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- R
- Studios
- Varius Entertainment Trading A.G., Richmond Light Horse Productions
Frequently asked questions
How long is Who Dares Wins?
2h 5m (125 minutes).
Who’s in Who Dares Wins?
Lewis Collins, Judy Davis, Richard Widmark, Edward Woodward, Robert Webber, Kenneth Griffith, Maurice Roëves, Ingrid Pitt, Patrick Allen, and Tony Doyle. Directed by Ian Sharp.
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