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Comrades (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Dolby Linear PCM )
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Subtitles )
German ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
182 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Booklet
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1986 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Bill Douglas

Written By:
Bill Douglas

Actors:
Keith Allen ..... James Hammett
Dave Atkins ..... Mr. Frampton's Foreman
Stephen Bateman ..... Old Tom Stanfield
Katy Behean ..... Sarah Loveless
Mark Brown ..... Legg
Michael Clark ..... Sailor
Lynette Curran ..... Prostitute
Joanna David ..... Mrs. Frampton
Philip Davis ..... Young Stanfield
Arthur Dignam ..... Fop
Patrick Field ..... John Hammett
Jeremy Flynn ..... Brine
James Fox ..... Norfolk
William Gaminara ..... James Loveless
John Hargreaves ..... Convict

Synopsis:

Bill Douglas' beautiful film Comrades tells the epic story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, six Dorset labourers deported to Australia in the 1830's for forming a trade union. Unfolding in the pastoral haze of Dorset and the blinding light of Australia, Douglas has created a film rich with carefully layered visual illusions and nuances. With lovely, profound performances throughout, the story - a compelling account of struggle and injustice - becomes an epic tale about history, storytelling and the way we see our world.

Comrades is a 1986 British historical drama film directed by Bill Douglas and starring an ensemble cast including James Fox, Robert Stephens and Vanessa Redgrave. It depicts the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, who were transported to Australia in the nineteenth century. Parts of the film were shot in the ghost town of Tyneham in south Dorset which was taken over by the military during WWII for use as a training area and is still part of a large military range.

The story of 'The Tolpuddle Martyrs'. A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 16 July, 2012.

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