The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Political satire closely mirroring real-life British politics of the time - a self-serving Conservative minister "crosses the floor" to join the opposition Labour Party, at a time when the Conservative Party has a majority in Parliament of just one seat. Sequel to A Very Open Prison.
Ratings
IMDb8.7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Guy JenkinWriter
- Guy JenkinDirector
Cast
- Tom WilkinsonDavid Hanratty
- Neil PearsonTom Peel
- Diana KentAlison Hanratty
- Helen BaxendaleRuth Clarke
- Douglas HenshallClive Colville
- James FleetPrime Minister
- Clive RussellMick Boyd
- Meera SyalReporter
- Jonathan CullenMichael Hilton
- James EllisAndrew Carson
- Rosemary MartinJanet Pearce
- Andy HamiltonDaily Comet Editor