Brassneck
Synopsis
Through the story of a single family, Brassneck traces a history that parallels the Labour Party's advent to power in 1945 through to the property speculation of the 1960s and the disillusionment with the Labour government in the early 1970s. Like most of the early work of the writers, David Hare and Howard Brenton, committed radical (if not revolutionary) socialists throughout the 1970s, it is a satirical attack on capitalist greed and corruption, full of savage, and often disturbing, humour.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Brenton, David Hare
- Original Title
- Brassneck
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Howard Brenton, David Hare
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Brenton
Writer
Mike Newell
Director
David Hare
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
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What is Brassneck about?
Through the story of a single family, Brassneck traces a history that parallels the Labour Party's advent to power in 1945 through to the property speculation of the 1960s and the disillusionment with the Labour government in the early 1970s. Like most of the early work of the writers, David Hare and Howard Brenton, committed radical (if not revolutionary) socialists throughout the 1970s, it is a satirical attack on capitalist greed and corruption, full of savage, and often disturbing, humour.
Who directed Brassneck?
Brassneck was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Brassneck?
The principal cast of Brassneck includes Jeremy Kemp, Susan Penhaligon, David Daker, Roger Lloyd Pack, Allan Surtees.
When was Brassneck released and how long is it?
Brassneck was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.