Resurrected is a 1989 drama film directed by Paul Greengrass in his directorial debut. Written by Martin Allen, and starring David Thewlis, it is based on the story of the British soldier Philip Williams. Resurrected premiered at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival in February 1989. Plot Soldier Kevin Deakin is presumed dead and left behind in the Falklands but is accused of desertion when he reappears seven weeks after the Falklands War ends. Cast Tom Bell as Mr Deakin Rita Tushingham as Mrs. Deakin David Thewlis as Kevin Deakin Rudi Davies as Julie Michael Pollitt as Gregory Deakin Christopher Fulford as Slaven Ewan Stewart as Corporal Byker David Lonsdale as Hibbert Peter Gunn as Bonner William Hoyland as Captain Sinclair Mark Wing-Davey as Major Dunbar Gary Mavers as Johnny Fodden Kenny Ireland as Denzil Clausen Philomena McDonagh as Ileen Clausen Lorraine Ashbourne as Reeva Michelle O'hare as Nurse 1 Steve Coogan as Youth 2 References External links 1989 films 1989 drama films British drama films Falklands War films Films directed by Paul Greengrass Films shot in Greater Manchester 1989 directorial debut films 1980s English-language films 1980s British films