Tumbledown

TV Movie, Drama, War

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Richard Eyre

Status Released

Release Date 1988-05-29

Storyline

The film centers on the experiences of Robert Lawrence MC, an officer of the Scots Guards during the Falklands War of 1982. While fighting at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, Lawrence is shot in the head by an Argentine sniper and left paralyzed on his left side. He then must learn to adjust to his new disability.

"No glory, no parade, no triumphant heroes' return."