The Final Option
1982 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 6.3
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?
Also known as Who Dares Wins
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-08-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (51 votes)
Themes
- mission
- commando
- american abroad
- military
- hostile takeover
- terrorist group
- dramatic
- suspenseful
- bold
Cast & crew
Lewis Collins
as Capt. Peter Skellen
Judy Davis
as Frankie Leith
Richard Widmark
as Secretary of State Arthur Currie
Edward Woodward
as Commander Powell
Robert Webber
as General Ira Potter
Kenneth Griffith
as Bishop Crick
Maurice Roëves
as Major Steele
Ingrid Pitt
as Helga
Patrick Allen
as Police Commissioner
Tony Doyle
as Col. Hadley
Directed by Ian Sharp