Defence of the Realm Cast
The cast of Defence of the Realm including popularity data. Data for December 21, 2024.
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Gabriel Byrne
as Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen

Gabriel Byrne plays Nicholas 'Nick' Mullen, a key character in the political thriller.

#2
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
1,795 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Greta Scacchi
as Nina Beckman

Greta Scacchi portrays Nina Beckman in Defence of the Realm.

#3
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
1,762 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Denholm Elliott
as Vernon Bayliss

Denholm Elliott takes on the role of Vernon Bayliss in the film.

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Ian Bannen
as Dennis Markham

Ian Bannen plays Dennis Markham in Defence of the Realm.

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Fulton Mackay
as Victor Kingsbrook

Fulton Mackay portrays Victor Kingsbrook in the movie.

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Bill Paterson
as Jack Macleod

Bill Paterson plays Jack Macleod in Defence of the Realm.

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David Calder
as Harry Champion

David Calder portrays Harry Champion in the film.

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Frederick Treves
as Arnold Reece

Frederick Treves takes on the role of Arnold Reece in the political thriller.

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Robbie Coltrane
as Leo McAskey

Robbie Coltrane plays Leo McAskey in the movie Defence of the Realm.

#1
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
3,812 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Steven Woodcock
as Steven Dyce

Steven Woodcock portrays Steven Dyce in the film.

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Graham Fletcher-Cook
as Mickey Parker

Graham Fletcher-Cook plays Mickey Parker in Defence of the Realm.

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Annabel Leventon
as Trudy Markham

Annabel Leventon portrays Trudy Markham in the political thriller.

#8
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
8 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Alexei Jawdokimov
as Dietrich Kleist
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Danny Webb
as Danny Royce
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Prentis Hancock
as Frank Longman
#6
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
49 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Michael Johnson
as Humphrey Channing
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Mark Tandy
as Philip Henderson
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Nicholas Coppin
as 1st Newsroom Deputy
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Veronica Duffy
as 2nd Newsroom Deputy
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David Hatton
as Picture Editor
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Laurance Rudic
as Charlie
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Philip Whitchurch
as Cuttings Librarian
#7
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
46 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Beverly Anderson
as Newscaster
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David Lyon
as Political Pundit
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Pip Miller
as Police Sergeant Ross
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David Halliwell
as Remand Centre Screw
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John Rees
as Minister at Funeral
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Ravinder Singh Reyett
as Club Doorman
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Noel Johnson
as Club Member
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Hubert Rees
as Club Waiter
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Oliver Ford Davies
as Anthony Clegg
#5
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
181 Wikipedia views yesterday
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George Ellis Jones
as DCS Catterick
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James Fleet
as Ministry Man
#4
Most popular actor on Defence of the Realm
720 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Vass Anderson
as Strick
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Lyndon Brook
as Pugh
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William Job
as Hilton
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Al Matthews
as First US Controller
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Daniel Foley
as Second US Controller
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Barbara Coles
as Third US Controller
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John Cannon
as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
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