Comrades
Synopsis
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
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Comrades (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-26
Top Cast
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Robin Soans
George Loveless
William Gaminara
James Loveless
Stephen Bateman
Old Tom Stanfield
Phil Davis
Young John Stanfield
Keith Allen
James Hammett
Jeremy Flynn
James Brine
Alex Norton
Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
Robert Stephens
James Frampton
Freddie Jones
Vicar of Tolpuddle
Michael Hordern
Mr. Pitt
James Fox
William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
Vanessa Redgrave
Mrs. Carlyle
Joanna David
Mrs. Frampton
Imelda Staunton
Betsy Loveless
Katy Behean
Sarah Loveless
Amber Wilkinson
Hetty Loveless
Patricia Healey
Mrs Brine
Shane Downe
Joseph Brine
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Douglas
- Original Score
- Hans Werner Henze, David Graham
- Original Title
- Comrades
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Production Studios
- Skreba Films, National Film Finance Corporation, Curzon Film Distributors, David Hannay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Douglas
Bill Douglas
Hans Werner Henze, David Graham
Gale Tattersall
Mick Audsley
Simon Relph, Redmond Morris, David Hannay
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Werner Henze
Original Music Composer
Mick Audsley
Editor
Bill Douglas
Director
Bill Douglas
Writer
Simon Relph
Producer
Redmond Morris
Producer
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
David Hannay
Producer
Gale Tattersall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Comrades
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What is Comrades about?
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
Who directed Comrades?
Comrades was directed by Bill Douglas.
Who stars in Comrades?
The principal cast of Comrades includes Robin Soans, William Gaminara, Stephen Bateman, Phil Davis, Keith Allen.
When was Comrades released and how long is it?
Comrades was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Comrades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Comrades was composed by Hans Werner Henze, David Graham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Comrades?
Comrades holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).