Lay Down Your Arms
Originally released in 1970. Lay Down Your Arms is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Christopher Morahan. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nikolas Simmonds, Leonard Trolley, and Peter Cellier
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- LWT
- Kestrel Films
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 Russi...
Who directed Lay Down Your Arms?
Lay Down Your Arms was directed by Christopher Morahan.
How long is Lay Down Your Arms?
Lay Down Your Arms has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Lay Down Your Arms released?
Lay Down Your Arms was released on May 23, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lay Down Your Arms?
The main cast of Lay Down Your Arms includes Nikolas Simmonds, Leonard Trolley, Peter Cellier, John Warner, Graham Armitage.