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DAVID DRURYDefence of the Realm1985 · Political thriller
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Feature filmAustralian · Political thriller

Defence of the Realm

Directed by David Drury
1985 · 94 min · English
Year19851980s
Running time94 min1 h 34 min
Awards00 nominations
Cast listed41 writer

Cast and crew

Cast
GSGreta ScacchiCast
GBGabriel ByrneCast
DEDenholm ElliottCast
LBLyndon BrookCast
Crew
RHRichard HarveyMusic
RDRoger DeakinsCinematography

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