In the face of terror, a nation will show its strength
London, England, April 1980. Six terrorists assault the Embassy of Iran and take hostages. For six days, tense negotiations are held while the authorities decide whether a military squad should intervene.
Max Vernon
Betty, Max's Wife
Kate Adie
LCpl. Rusty Firmin
John Dellow
SAS Van Driver (uncredited)
MI6 Spokesman
Jimmy
Roy
William Whitelaw
Clive
Metropolitan Police Spokesman
Sgt. Tommy Palmer
Faisal
Makki
Policeman #3
Tom Lovett
MI5 Spokesman
Bill (BBC Cameraman)
Salim