The Cause
Synopsis
"I wish I could write ... about what Spain was like - a real cause. Not just Cornford, Hemingway and Orwell, but the ordinary blokes who went." A confused industrial dispute at a London hospital triggers off in trade unionist George Harley 's mind memories of his days fighting in the Spanish Civil War, when the issues seemed so much clearer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Lister
- Original Title
- The Cause
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Davis
Derek Lister
Terry Coles
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Coles
Producer
Barry Davis
Director
Derek Lister
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cause
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What is The Cause about?
"I wish I could write ... about what Spain was like - a real cause. Not just Cornford, Hemingway and Orwell, but the ordinary blokes who went." A confused industrial dispute at a London hospital triggers off in trade unionist George Harley 's mind memories of his days fighting in the Spanish Civil War, when the issues seemed so much clearer.
Who directed The Cause?
The Cause was directed by Barry Davis.
Who stars in The Cause?
The principal cast of The Cause includes Jimmy Jewel, Andrew Fell, David Suchet, Tony Caunter, Clive Merrison.
When was The Cause released and how long is it?
The Cause was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.