Comrades

(1987)Directed by Bill Douglas183 minDrama, 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.

Robin Soansas George Loveless
William Gaminaraas James Loveless
Stephen Batemanas Old Tom Stanfield
Phil Davisas Young John Stanfield
Keith Allenas James Hammett
Jeremy Flynnas James Brine
Alex Nortonas Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
Robert Stephensas James Frampton
Freddie Jonesas Vicar of Tolpuddle
Michael Hordernas Mr. Pitt
James Foxas William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
Vanessa Redgraveas Mrs. Carlyle
Joanna Davidas Mrs. Frampton
Imelda Stauntonas Betsy Loveless
Katy Beheanas Sarah Loveless
Amber Wilkinsonas Hetty Loveless
Patricia Healeyas Mrs Brine
Shane Downeas Joseph Brine
Sandra Voeas Diana Stanfield
VWValerie Whittingtonas Elvi Stanfield
Harriet Doyleas Charity Stanfield
PFPatrick Fieldas John Hammett
Heather Pageas Bridget Hammett
Barbara Windsoras Mrs. Wetham