The Rank and File
Synopsis
Wilkinsons glass-works dominates a Staffordshire town. After a small walkout over pay discrepancies, the workers of the factory vote to go on strike, but they are denied support by their trade union.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Allen
- Original Title
- The Rank and File
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Jim Allen
Charles Stewart
Roy Watts
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Pam Doolan
Costume Design
Roy Watts
Editor
Charles Stewart
Director of Photography
Ken Loach
Director
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
Jim Allen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rank and File
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What is The Rank and File about?
Wilkinsons glass-works dominates a Staffordshire town. After a small walkout over pay discrepancies, the workers of the factory vote to go on strike, but they are denied support by their trade union.
Who directed The Rank and File?
The Rank and File was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The Rank and File?
The principal cast of The Rank and File includes Peter Kerrigan, Neville Smith, Bill Dean, Tommy Summers, Joan Flood.
When was The Rank and File released and how long is it?
The Rank and File was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.