Strikebound
Synopsis
Via the New York Times: "...reconstructs the true story of a coal miners' strike in the small town of Korumburra in the mid-30's... based on the real-life story of two remarkable characters, Wattie Doig, a miner who became a militant Communist activist, and his wife, Agnes, who progressed from staunch Presbyterianism to membership in the Salvation Army and, finally, to labor organization."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lowenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Lowenstein, Agnes Doig, Wattie Doig, Wendy Lowenstein
- Original Title
- Strikebound
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lowenstein
Richard Lowenstein, Agnes Doig, Wattie Doig, Wendy Lowenstein
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Richard Lowenstein
Director
Richard Lowenstein
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strikebound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strikebound about?
Via the New York Times: "...reconstructs the true story of a coal miners' strike in the small town of Korumburra in the mid-30's... based on the real-life story of two remarkable characters, Wattie Doig, a miner who became a militant Communist activist, and his wife, Agnes, who progressed from staunch Presbyterianism to membership in the Salvation Army and, finally, to labor organization."
Who directed Strikebound?
Strikebound was directed by Richard Lowenstein.
Who stars in Strikebound?
The principal cast of Strikebound includes Chris Haywood, Carol Burns, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rob Steele, Nik Forster.
When was Strikebound released and how long is it?
Strikebound was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Is Strikebound based on a book or true story?
Strikebound is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wendy Lowenstein".