The Strike
Synopsis
Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.
Top Cast
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Peter Richardson
Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill
Jennifer Saunders
Meryl Streep as Mrs Scargill
Alexei Sayle
Paul
Dawn French
Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity
Nigel Planer
Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor
Robbie Coltrane
Goldie/Dutch/Celebrity
Adrian Edmondson
Adrian/Slim/Policeman
Keith Allen
Film Exec/Camp Actor 2/Celebrity
Rik Mayall
Speaker/Hunchback
Ronald Allen
Prime Minister
Kat Mansoor
Tammy
Derren Nesbitt
Chauffeur/McGregor
Steven O'Donnell
Gerry/2nd Man/Picketer
Daniel Peacock
Workman 1
Pete Richens
Workman 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
- Original Title
- The Strike
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Richardson
Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
Geoff Hogg
Michael White, Chris Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Geoff Hogg
Editor
Peter Richardson
Director
Peter Richardson
Writer
Pete Richens
Writer
Chris Brown
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strike
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What is The Strike about?
Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.
Who directed The Strike?
The Strike was directed by Peter Richardson.
Who stars in The Strike?
The principal cast of The Strike includes Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders, Alexei Sayle, Dawn French, Nigel Planer.
When was The Strike released and how long is it?
The Strike was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 59m.