The Burston Rebellion
Synopsis
Drama reconstructing the events of a strike by the schoolchildren of a Norfolk school in 1914, who refused to accept the dismissal of their teachers, Tom and Annie Higdon, who were both socialists.
Top Cast
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Eileen Atkins
Kitty Higdon
Bernard Hill
Tom Higdon
John Shrapnel
Rev. Charles Tucker Eland
Thelma Whiteley
Mrs Eland
Nicola Cowper
Violet Potter
Geoffrey Chater
Magistrate
John Abineri
Farmer Fowler
Henry Moxon
Frederick Starr
Peter Benson
Peggram
Robert Duncan
Casey
Maggie Riley
Mrs Philpot
Jon Laurimore
George Durbidge
Norman Jones
Walter Garnham
John Gleeson
John Potter
Peter Whitbread
Noah Sandy
Alan Mason
John Aldrich
Linda Roberts
Thirza Moore
Peter Tuddenham
Clerk of Courts
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine Morgan
- Original Title
- The Burston Rebellion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Stone
Elaine Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Stone
Director
Elaine Morgan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burston Rebellion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Burston Rebellion about?
Drama reconstructing the events of a strike by the schoolchildren of a Norfolk school in 1914, who refused to accept the dismissal of their teachers, Tom and Annie Higdon, who were both socialists.
Who directed The Burston Rebellion?
The Burston Rebellion was directed by Norman Stone.
Who stars in The Burston Rebellion?
The principal cast of The Burston Rebellion includes Eileen Atkins, Bernard Hill, John Shrapnel, Thelma Whiteley, Nicola Cowper.
When was The Burston Rebellion released and how long is it?
The Burston Rebellion was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.