United Kingdom
Synopsis
Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the story of a group of housing estate residents who attempt to organise against persistent rent rises.
Top Cast
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Colin Welland
Chief Constable James McBride
Val McLane
Kath
Ricky Tomlinson
Dennis
Bill Paterson
Tony
Rosemary Martin
Barbara Sullivan MP
Peter Kerrigan
Peter Connor
Eddie Angel
Reporter
Alan J. Bartley
Council Driver
Jeff Batt
Reporter
Anthony Benson
Arthur Rose
Cy Benson
Cy
Ian Breach
TV Interviewer
Danny Breeze
Musician
Wes Breeze
Musician
Peter Copley
Commissioner
Martin Dale
Chief Inspector
Art Davie
Police Sergeant
Norma Day
Nora
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Allen
- Original Title
- United Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Joffé
Jim Allen
John Else
Chris Wimble
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
John Else
Director of Photography
Chris Wimble
Editor
Dick Coles
Production Design
Roland Joffé
Director
Jim Allen
Writer
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions About United Kingdom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is United Kingdom about?
Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the story of a group of housing estate residents who attempt to organise against persistent rent rises.
Who directed United Kingdom?
United Kingdom was directed by Roland Joffé.
Who stars in United Kingdom?
The principal cast of United Kingdom includes Colin Welland, Val McLane, Ricky Tomlinson, Bill Paterson, Rosemary Martin.
When was United Kingdom released and how long is it?
United Kingdom was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.