The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of nineteenth century English farm laborers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
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| Robin Soans | ... |
George Loveless
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| William Gaminara | ... |
James Loveless
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Stephen Bateman | ... |
Old Tom Stanfield
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| Phil Davis | ... |
Young Stanfield
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Jeremy Flynn | ... |
Brine
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| Keith Allen | ... |
James Hammett
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| Alex Norton | ... |
Diorama Showman / Lanternist / Laughing Cavalier / Sgt. Bell / Mr Wetham (scene cut) / Usher / Wollaston / Ranger / Tramp / Captain / McCallum / Silhouettist / Mad Photographer / Witch
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Michael Clark | ... |
Sailor
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| Arthur Dignam | ... |
Fop
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| James Fox | ... |
Norfolk
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| John Hargreaves | ... |
Convict
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Mr. Pitt
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| Freddie Jones | ... |
Vicar
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| Murray Melvin | ... |
Clerk
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| Vanessa Redgrave | ... |
Mrs. Carlyle
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| Robert Stephens | ... |
Frampton
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| Barbara Windsor | ... |
Mrs. Wetham
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| Imelda Staunton | ... |
Betsy Loveless
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Katy Behean | ... |
Sarah Loveless
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Sandra Voe | ... |
Diana Stanfield
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Valerie Whittington | ... |
Elvi Stanfield
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Patrick Field | ... |
John Hammett
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| Joanna David | ... |
Mrs. Frampton
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| Malcolm Terris | ... |
Gentleman Farmer
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Dave Atkins | ... |
Mr. Frampton's Foreman
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Colette Barker | ... |
Frampton's Servant Girl
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| Alex McCrindle | ... |
Jailor
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Mark Brown | ... |
Legg
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| Shane Briant | ... |
Lieutenant Mann
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| Ralph Cotterill | ... |
Bertie the Guard
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| Lynette Curran | ... |
Prostitute
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John Lee | ... |
Juggler
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Brian McDermott | ... |
Auctioneer (Australia)
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Symon Parsonage | ... |
Charlie
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| Steve McGrath | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bill Douglas | ||
Written by
| Bill Douglas | ... | () |
Produced by
| Patrick Cassavetti | ... | associate producer |
| David Hannay | ... | associate producer: Australia |
| Redmond Morris | ... | associate producer |
| Simon Relph | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Graham | ||
| Hans Werner Henze | ||
Cinematography by
| Gale Tattersall | ||
Editing by
| Mick Audsley | ||
Editorial Department
| Simon Clayton | ... | post-production editor |
| Michael Ellis | ... | additional editor |
| Michael Ellis | ... | post-production editor |
Production Design by
| Michael Pickwoad | ||
Art Direction by
| Derek Chetwynd | ... | (Australia) |
| Henry Harris | ||
Set Decoration by
| Clive Winter | ||
Costume Design by
| Bruce Finlayson | ||
| Doreen Watkinson | ||
Makeup Department
| Tricia Cameron | ... | hair stylist |
| Elaine Carew | ... | makeup artist |
| George Deacon | ... | period music advisor |
| Isobel Deacon | ... | period music advisor |
| Alan John | ... | hairdressing assistant |
| Cheryl Williams | ... | Hairdresser: Australia |
Production Management
| Donna Grey | ... | production manager |
| Charles Hannah | ... | production manager |
| Danny Lockett | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Hall | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Alan Chesters | ... | construction manager |
| Marcus Erasmus | ... | set constructor |
| Bert Gadsden | ... | property master |
| David Ned Kelly | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Jill Quertier | ... | Production buyer |
Sound Department
| Alan Bell | ... | sound editor |
| Neil Castell | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Richard Dunford | ... | dubbing editor |
| Peter Maxwell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Peter Musgrave | ... | additional post-production sound editor |
| Jupiter Sen | ... | dubbing editor |
| Elaine Thomas | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Clive Winter | ... | production sound mixer / sound |
| Geoff R. Brown | ... | assistant dubbing editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Peter Ch. Arnold | ... | special effects |
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | special effects |
| Garth Inns | ... | special effects |
| Brian Warner | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Peter Armstrong | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Appleby | ... | still photographer |
| Ian Bird | ... | grip |
| Ray Brown | ... | key grip |
| Jeremy Gee | ... | assistant camera |
| Russell j Lyster | ... | gaffer (as Russ Lyster) |
| Billy Merrell | ... | best boy |
| Ralph Ramsden | ... | clapper loader: England |
| John 'Porky' Rivers | ... | grip: England (as John Rivers) |
Casting Department
| Rae Davidson | ... | Casting: Australia |
| Susie Figgis | ... | casting |
| Michael Lynch | ... | Casting: Australia |
| Gail Stevens | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julie Barton | ... | key costumer |
| Catherine Halloran | ... | wardrobe supervisor: England |
Location Management
| Michael McGennan | ... | location manager |
| Rachel Neale | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| George Deacon | ... | composer: additional music |
| Hans Werner Henze | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Eyles | ... | script supervisor |
| Peter Jewell | ... | script editor |
Additional Crew
| Mike Dempsey | ... | title designer |
| Sarah Nichols | ... | assistant accountant (as Sarah Lucraft) |
Thanks
| Byron Upton | ... | dedicatee |
Production Companies
- Skreba Films
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC) (in association with)
- Film Four International (in association with)
- Curzon Film Distributors (in association with)
- David Hannay Productions (Australian production arranged by)
Distributors
- Curzon Film Distributors (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (also Blu-ray)
- Hoyts Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- UFO Distribution (2014) (France) (theatrical)
- Amalgamated Global Television (1988) (Australia)
- Aquarius TV (2001) (Greece) (tv)
- BFI Video (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Gavin Films (1989) (United States)
- The Home Cinema Group (1989) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Portman Productions (developed by)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- The London Sinfonietta (Music played by)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Much of the filming was carried out in the abandoned village of Tyneham in Dorset. The residents were forced to move away in 1943 "as a temporary measure" because the War Office (now the M.O.D.) commandeered the village to use it as firing ranges for training troops. After the war, the Army placed a compulsory purchase order on the land and it has remained in use for military training ever since. However, the remains of the buildings in the village are sometimes open to the public, despite being in the middle of a firing range. The village's very rare 1929 K1 Mark 236 telephone kiosk, which had been restored by volunteers a few years earlier, was accidentally flattened during filming of this movie, and the movie company had to obtain a replacement. See more » |
| Goofs | The action is set in the 1830s, but the Lanternist's magic lantern dates from the 1860s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in British History Movies (2020). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the end of the film, information about what happened to the six Martyrs appears onscreen in the style of a magic-lantern show. See more » |
| Quotes |
Diorama Showman:
My dear sir, I think you underestimate the novelty of this unique exhibition. The diorama is the highest achievement of human ingenuity, delineating the most interesting parts of the world, in varying aspects of light and shade. How about a trip to the other side of the world tomorrow? George Loveless: What you offer, sir, is illusion. It's the real world I'd like to see. In our short lives, we move about so little... See more » |