Birth of a Nation
Synopsis
A new teacher at a highly problematic comprehensive school feels that corporal punishment may just be inflaming the problems, and so begins to campaign against it.
Top Cast
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Jim Broadbent
Geoff Figg
Robert Stephens
Vic Griffiths
Bruce Myers
Twentyman
Richard Butler
Mr Griff
Fred Pearson
Mr Hodgeson
Peggy Ann Clifford
Miss Martlett
William Hoyland
Mr James
Bruce Payne
Barratt
Ray Mort
Whittaker
Suzanna Hamilton
Alison Cooper
Kay Stonham
Miss Denton
Jesse Birdsall
Barry
Lisa Geoghan
Sylve
Terry John
Sergeant Powell
Gillian Davey
Miss Pointer
Julia Deakin
Deputy Headmistress Grunsell
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Paul (as Ian Roberts)
Juanita Waterman
Dawn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Leland
- Original Score
- Andy J. Clark
- Original Title
- Birth of a Nation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- ITV Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
David Leland
Andy J. Clark
Ian Wilson
Steve Singleton
Margaret Matheson
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Singleton
Editor
Margaret Matheson
Producer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Jamie Leonard
Production Design
Barbara Lane
Costume Design
Mike Newell
Director
David Leland
Writer
Andy J. Clark
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of a Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birth of a Nation about?
A new teacher at a highly problematic comprehensive school feels that corporal punishment may just be inflaming the problems, and so begins to campaign against it.
Who directed Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Birth of a Nation?
The principal cast of Birth of a Nation includes Jim Broadbent, Robert Stephens, Bruce Myers, Richard Butler, Fred Pearson.
When was Birth of a Nation released and how long is it?
Birth of a Nation was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Birth of a Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birth of a Nation was composed by Andy J. Clark.