Movie Description
The Strike
(1988)Overview
Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Richardson
- Producer : Chris Brown
- Writer : Peter Richardson,Pete Richens
- Editor : Geoff Hogg
- Cast : Peter Richardson,Jennifer Saunders,Alexei Sayle,Dawn French,Nigel Planer,Robbie Coltrane,Adrian Edmondson,Keith Allen,Rik Mayall,Ronald Allen,Kat Mansoor,Derren Nesbitt,Steven O'Donnell,Daniel Peacock,Pete Richens
Cast
Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill
Meryl Streep as Mrs Scargill
Paul
Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity
Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor
Goldie/Dutch/Celebrity
Adrian/Slim/Policeman
Film Exec/Camp Actor 2/Celebrity
Speaker/Hunchback
Prime Minister
Tammy
Chauffeur/McGregor
Gerry/2nd Man/Picketer
Workman 1
Workman 2
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Facts
Original TitleThe Strike
Status Released
Release Information
-
1988-02-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesChannel 4 Television
Genres
- Comedy
