Winstanley
“"England is not a Free People, till the Poor that have no Land, have a free allowance to dig and labour the Commons..." Gerrard Winstanley, 1649”
Synopsis
Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into conflict with both the state and the church.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Miles Halliwell
Gerrard Winstanley
Jerome Willis
General Lord Fairfax
Terry Higgins
Tom Haydon
Phil Oliver
Will Everard
David Bramley
Parson Platt
Alison Halliwell
Mrs. Platt
Dawson France
Capt. Gladman
Bill Petch
Henry Bickerstaffe
Barry Shaw
Colonel Rich
Sid Rawle
Ranter
George Hawkins
John Coulton
Stanley Reed
Recorder
Philip Stearns
Francis Drake
Flora Skrine
Mrs. Drake
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Berlin International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Brownlow, Andrew Mollo
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Mollo, Kevin Brownlow
- Original Title
- Winstanley
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Brownlow, Andrew Mollo
Andrew Mollo, Kevin Brownlow, Gerrard Winstanley, David Caute
Ernest Vincze
Sarah Ellis
Andrew Mollo, Kevin Brownlow, Mamoun Hassan
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Mollo
Screenplay
Carmen Mollo
Costume Design
Kevin Brownlow
Screenplay
Kevin Brownlow
Director
Andrew Mollo
Director
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Andrew Mollo
Producer
Kevin Brownlow
Producer
Sarah Ellis
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winstanley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winstanley about?
Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into conflict with both the state and the church.
Who directed Winstanley?
Winstanley was directed by Kevin Brownlow, Andrew Mollo.
Who stars in Winstanley?
The principal cast of Winstanley includes Miles Halliwell, Jerome Willis, Terry Higgins, Phil Oliver, David Bramley.
When was Winstanley released and how long is it?
Winstanley was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Winstanley based on a book or true story?
Winstanley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Caute".