United Kingdom / Nov 19, 1988
The Zero Option (1988)
Directed by Sarah Hellings
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Plot
An ex-SAS officer and an ex member of the Special Boat Services, team up to search for £ 2 million worth of diamonds which go missing when an aircraft is hijacked. Ruthless terrorists seize a London embassy residence. The SAS are called in. There's intense political pressure for a quick resolution. The worst fears of David Barber, the officer in command, are tragically realised. With a brilliant career in ruins, the prospects for ex-Major Barber seem grim until he meets Colonel Patrick Ansell, Managing director of Saracen systems Ltd.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Clifford | Aide |
| Arthur Cox | Sid |
| Suzan Crowley | Sally Barber |
| Kim Durham | Mortuary Sergeant |
| Eric Flynn | Col. Patrick Ansell |
| Robert Gwilym | Hewitt |
| Linal Haft | Riley |
| Martin Harvey | Dominic Barber |
| Anthony Stewart Head | Bruce Michaelis |
| Richard Heffer | Danby |
| Sally Jackson | Stephanie |
| Tristram Jellinek | Standish |
| Jill Johnson | Angela |
| Ray Kingsley | 1st Journalist |
| Iain Lauchlan | Negotiator |
| Sarah Martin | Second Journalist |
| Tony Mathews | Col. Donovan |
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| David McAlister | Col. Jones |
| Robin McCallum | Ronnie Collins (as Robin Lermitte) |
| Jack McKenzie | Dunstan |
| Michael McStay | Quentin Collins |
| Francis Middleditch | Tenant |
| Kate Mitchell | Cheryl |
| Amanda Noar | Photographer's Assistant |
| Mick Oliver | Midge |
| Neil Phillips | Police Inspector |
| Joanna Phillips-Lane | Alice |
| Tim Poole | Arts Reporter |
| Brian Portsmouth | Robert |
| Nayef Rashed | First Secretary (as Adam Hussein) |
| Carmen Rodriguez | Tracy |
| David Ross | Nugent |
Genres
Action
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Zero Option |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ITV Central |
| Release date | 19 novembre 1988 |
| Executive producer | Ted Childs |
| Writer | Ted Childs |
| Editing | Nigel Mercer |
| Assistant directors | Sarah Hellings |
| Stunts | Tip Tipping |
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