Comrades (1987)
1987 · 3h 3m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
Director: Bill Douglas
Writers: Bill Douglas
Music by: Hans Werner Henze, David Graham
Cinematography: Gale Tattersall
Editor: Mick Audsley
Cast
Robin Soans as George LovelessWilliam Gaminara as James LovelessStephen Bateman as Old Tom StanfieldPhil Davis as Young John StanfieldKeith Allen as James HammettJeremy Flynn as James BrineAlex Norton as Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad PhotographerRobert Stephens as James FramptonFreddie Jones as Vicar of TolpuddleMichael Hordern as Mr. PittJames Fox as William Norfolk, Governor of New South WalesVanessa Redgrave as Mrs. CarlyleMore like this
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