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Whoops Apocalypse
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Whoops Apocalypse

1986-05-06 · 93 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy

When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.

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Directors
Tom Bussmann
Production companies
ITC Entertainment, Picture Partnership Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter CookPeter CookSir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
Loretta SwitLoretta SwitPresident Barbara Adams
Michael RichardsMichael RichardsLacrobat
Herbert LomHerbert LomGen. Mosquera
Richard WilsonRichard WilsonNigel Lipman (Foreign Secretary)
Ian RichardsonIan RichardsonRear Admiral Bendish
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonMichael Sumpter (Defence Secretary)
Rik MayallRik MayallS.A.S Commander
Alexei SayleAlexei SayleAlexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt
Ruben RabasaRuben RabasaGrainary Vendor
Joanne PearceJoanne PearcePrincess Wendy
Robert BathurstRobert BathurstDamien
Graeme GardenGraeme GardenMan Who Walks to Phone
Clifton JamesClifton JamesMaxton S. Pluck
Christopher RozyckiChristopher RozyckiRussian Doctor
John BenfieldJohn BenfieldSecret Service Agent
John SessionsJohn SessionsMr. Sweetzer
Ian McNeiceIan McNeiceThrush
Gavin RichardsGavin RichardsDonald
Stuart SaundersStuart SaundersGovernor of Santa Maya

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