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16 April 1999 (UK) moreUser Comments:
I consider this to be the best film I have ever seen. moreCast
(Credited cast)| Michael Feast | ... | Hermes | |
| Walter Sparrow | ... | Grandad | |
| Fern Smith | ... | Mam | |
| Jonathan Waistnidge | ... | Jack | |
| Steve Huison | ... | Dad | |
| Audrey Haggerty | ... | Grandma | |
| Dave Hill | ... | Miner | |
| Catherine Pidd | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Beverley Ashby | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| James Banks | ... | Miner | |
| Sue Barker | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Beverley Brighton | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Linda Callear | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Ian Clayton | ... | Miner | |
| Maureen Craven | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Chris Franklin | ... | Miner | |
| Roger Green | ... | Miner | |
| Tim Hall | ... | Miner | |
| Alan Hobson | ... | Miner | |
| Claire Hookham | ... | Daughter of the Ocean | |
| Sandra Hookham | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Paul Knaggs | ... | Miner | |
| Vicky McAllister | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Jean McAuley | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Stewart Merrill | ... | Miner | |
| Dave Parker | ... | Miner | |
| Jane Riley | ... | Daughter of Ocean | |
| Paul Windmill | ... | Miner | |
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Of all the films I have seen, this must be the most intelligent and thoughtful. Many films deal with philosophical issues through characterization, plot etc, but this film takes them on directly, and the philosophy becomes the main theme rather than something that is explored as in a conventional (good) film). This is an extremely abstract film, open to a lot of different interpretations. However, if you are prepared to sit through the unconventional movie you have ever seen, and are of a cynical nature, you will love this film. It is a modern interpretation of the classical legend of prometheus, who stole fire from the gods, and is the most bitter and cutting attack on the free market economy you are likely to find. A group of unemployed steel workers are transformed into a 40 foot golden statue of prometheus, which is driven across Europe, through Auschwitz, industrial Eastern Europe, and finally to Greece. Hermes narrates. The film is so good, you wonder if the ending will let it down, but it is more inspired than you could imagine. For film fans (serious ones), those with an interest in classics and disillusioned intellectuals, this film is to die for. Everybody, attempt to see this. It is a masterpiece.