Comrades

Nan
3h 3m
1987
6.8 /10 (24)

Overview

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-08-23

Top Billed Cast

Robin Soans

George Loveless

William Gaminara

James Loveless

Stephen Bateman

Old Tom Stanfield

Phil Davis

Young John Stanfield

Keith Allen

James Hammett

Jeremy Flynn

James Brine

Alex Norton

Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer

Robert Stephens

James Frampton

Freddie Jones

Vicar of Tolpuddle

Michael Hordern

Mr. Pitt

James Fox

William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales

Vanessa Redgrave

Mrs. Carlyle

Joanna David

Mrs. Frampton

Imelda Staunton

Betsy Loveless

Katy Behean

Sarah Loveless

Amber Wilkinson

Hetty Loveless

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