The read
It runs long at 3h 3m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
27 audience votes
Key crew
- Hans Werner HenzeOriginal Music Composer
- Bill DouglasDirector
- Bill DouglasWriter
Cast
- Robin SoansGeorge Loveless
- William GaminaraJames Loveless
- Stephen BatemanOld Tom Stanfield
- Phil DavisYoung John Stanfield
- Keith AllenJames Hammett
- Jeremy FlynnJames Brine
- Alex NortonLanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
- Robert StephensJames Frampton
- Freddie JonesVicar of Tolpuddle
- Michael HordernMr. Pitt
- James FoxWilliam Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
- Vanessa RedgraveMrs. Carlyle
Stills
Themes
deportationlabor union