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.
LCpl. Rusty Firmin
Max Vernon
Kate Adie
John Dellow
William Whitelaw
Salim
Roy
Faisal
Ray
Maj. Hector Gullan
LCpl. John Mac
PC Trevor Lock
Bill (BBC Cameraman)
Tom Morrell
Tak
Lt. Col. Mike Rose
MI5 Spokesman
MI6 Spokesman
Metropolitan Police Spokesman
Jimmy
Sim Harris
Betty, Max's Wife
Tom Lovett
Whitelaw's Aide
Sgt. Tommy Palmer
Tommo
Snapper
Makki
Clive
Chris Cramer
Kartouti
Max's Daughter #1
Max's Daughter #2
Lead Interpretor
Intelligence Translator
Intelligence Officer
Trevor
Caretaker
PC Walker
Irish Policeman
Policeman #1
Policeman #2
Policeman #3
Paramedic
Signaller
Army Technician
OB Technician
Zahra Zomorrodian
Imam (uncredited)
Jerry (uncredited)
Nooshin (uncredited)
SAS Van Driver (uncredited)
Tony Crabb (uncredited)
