Charles Dance’s portrayal of Lord "Dickie" Mountbatten is frequently praised as "perfectly cast" . After being ousted as Chief of the Defence Staff, a purposeless Mountbatten is approached by Cecil King to lead an emergency government .
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Director Christian Schwochow uses the bright, open landscapes of America and France to contrast the stifling, "pseudo-fascistic" lighting of the dark rooms where the coup is being plotted back in London . The Political Thriller: Mountbatten’s Ambition Charles Dance’s portrayal of Lord "Dickie" Mountbatten is