Action ·Thriller · Switzerland · 1982 · 2h 5m

Who Dares Wins

Who Dares Wins poster
Director
Ian Sharp
Cast
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
Crew
Phil Meheux — Director of Photography John Grover — Editor Roy Budd — Original Music Composer Reginald Rose — Screenplay James Follett — Novel Euan Lloyd — Producer
Tagline

The 60 second war begins now!

Synopsis

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?

Trailer Who Dares Wins — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
missioncommandoamerican abroadmilitaryhostile takeoverterrorist groupdramaticsuspensefulbold
Key Collaborators
Ian Sharp Director Phil Meheux Director of Photography John Grover Editor Roy Budd Original Music Composer Reginald Rose Screenplay James Follett Novel Euan Lloyd Producer Syd Cain Production Design
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