Comrades (1987)
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.
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Released 1987-08-23 · 183 min · Drama, History
Directed by Bill Douglas
Cast
- Robin Soans as George Loveless
- William Gaminara as James Loveless
- Stephen Bateman as Old Tom Stanfield
- Phil Davis as Young John Stanfield
- Keith Allen as James Hammett
- Jeremy Flynn as James Brine
- Alex Norton as Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
- Robert Stephens as James Frampton
- Freddie Jones as Vicar of Tolpuddle
- Michael Hordern as Mr. Pitt
- James Fox as William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
- Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs. Carlyle
- Joanna David as Mrs. Frampton
- Imelda Staunton as Betsy Loveless
- Katy Behean as Sarah Loveless
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