Brigadista
Synopsis
When best-selling author James Fuller Hayes comes to Glasgow to publicise his personal account of the Spanish Civil War, a surprise reunion with two of his old comrades from the International Brigade reveals contradictory & devastating information. Technically, this was the last Play For Today ever made by the BBC, but it wasn't broadcast under the strand.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Lovett
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Hodgkinson
- Original Title
- Brigadista
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Lovett
Terry Hodgkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Hodgkinson
Writer
Chris Lovett
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brigadista
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brigadista about?
When best-selling author James Fuller Hayes comes to Glasgow to publicise his personal account of the Spanish Civil War, a surprise reunion with two of his old comrades from the International Brigade reveals contradictory & devastating information. Technically, this was the last Play For Today ever made by the BBC, but it wasn't broadcast under the strand.
Who directed Brigadista?
Brigadista was directed by Chris Lovett.
Who stars in Brigadista?
The principal cast of Brigadista includes Paul Rogers, Patricia Brake, James Copeland, Paul Young, Phil McCall.
When was Brigadista released and how long is it?
Brigadista was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.