The Last of England (1987)

6.0/10 87 min Drama

Overview

The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.

Cast

Tilda Swinton

The Maid

Spencer Leigh

Soldier / Various roles

Gerrard McArthur

Various roles

Jonny Phillips

Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips)

Nigel Terry

Narrator (voice)

Derek Jarman

Himself (uncredited)

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