Comrades (1987)

6.9/10 183 min Drama History

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.

Cast

Robin Soans

George Loveless

William Gaminara

James Loveless

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

Patricia Healey

Mrs Brine

Sandra Voe

Diana Stanfield

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