Defence Of The Realm (Full Frame)

VHS, PG, 96 minutes, MGM

Gabriel Byrne ("The Man In The Iron Mask"), Greta Scacchi ("The Player") and Denholm Elliott ("Toy Soldiers") deliver brilliant performances in this mesmerizing political thriller that is packed with "surprising twists and turns" (Siskel & Ebert"). Skillfully designed to blow the lid off the inner workings of a democratic government, "Defense Of The Realm" is laced with heart-pounding adventure as it races from one revealing scene to the next with "tension cranked to the utmost and danger down every dark hallway" (Los Angeles Times). A bright and eager reporter, Nick Mullen (Byrne), breaks an explosive story about a prominent member of the British parliament who shares a call girl with a KGB spy. As Nick digs deeper, he turns up a prime witness: the politician's beautiful secretary, Nina (Scacchi), who joins him in his quest to find the truth - no matter what it costs. But when a colleague mysteriously dies and his own life is threatened, the stakes rise frighteningly out of control - and send Nick and Nina on a relentless pursuit that leads to a deadly, shocking revelation! Packed with riveting action and spellbinding suspense, this "extraordinary, fast-paced thriller" (Variety) delivers excitement on every level!.