Comrades
Drama
History
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.
1987-08-23
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Cast
Director
Bill Douglas
Robin Soans as George Loveless
William Gaminara as James Loveless
Phil Davis as Young John Stanfield
Keith Allen as James Hammett
Jeremy Flynn as James Brine
Alex Norton as Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
Robert Stephens as James Frampton
Freddie Jones as Vicar of Tolpuddle
Michael Hordern as Mr. Pitt
James Fox as William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs. Carlyle
Joanna David as Mrs. Frampton
Imelda Staunton as Betsy Loveless
Katy Behean as Sarah Loveless
Patricia Healey as Mrs Brine
Sandra Voe as Diana Stanfield
Barbara Windsor as Mrs. Wetham
Murray Melvin as Mr. Frampton's Clerk
Arthur Dignam as Fop
John Rafter Lee as Juggler
Shane Briant as Official in New South Wales
John Hargreaves as Convict
Lynette Curran as Prostitute
Malcolm Terris as Gentleman Farmer
Alex McCrindle as Gaolor
Anna Volska as Woman in White at Auction