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Lay Down Your Arms

7.519701h 13mMovieDramaTV Movie

Dennis Potter used his own background as a Russian language clerk in the War Office when writing this play for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series. At the time of the 1956 Suez Crisis and the Russian invasion of Hungary, Private Bob Hawk…

DirectorChristopher Morahan
WriterDennis Potter
ProducerKenith Trodd

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Cast · Directed by Christopher Morahan

NS
Nikolas Simmonds
Private Hawk
LT
Leonard Trolley
Lt. Col. Bakeman
PCPeter Cellier
Peter Cellier
Major Hissock
JWJohn Warner
John Warner
Major Wilson
GA
Graham Armitage
Major Timps
KWKen Wayne
Ken Wayne
Col. Feather
JC
James Cairncross
Julian
JJJulia Jones
Julia Jones
Mrs Hawk
JB
Joby Blanshard
Mr Hawk
GLGeorge Layton
George Layton
Corporal May
MCMichael Cashman
Michael Cashman
Pete
TM
Therese McMurray
Pat

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Lay Down Your Arms — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lay Down Your Arms?

Lay Down Your Arms isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Lay Down Your Arms on Netflix?

No, Lay Down Your Arms is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Lay Down Your Arms on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lay Down Your Arms isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Lay Down Your Arms for free?

Lay Down Your Arms isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Lay Down Your Arms?

Lay Down Your Arms hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 11, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.