Comrades
Comrades (1987) is a historical film, directed by Bill Douglas. It stars Robin Soans and William Gaminara. The 183-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Comrades Is About
Bill Douglas's three-hour film, released in 1987, is about the six English farm labourers known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs. In the early 1830s they were tried and transported to Australia for having formed a union to ask for fair wages. The film's subtitle belongs to a lanternist, and the telling is built accordingly: pre-cinematic forms of show, silhouettes, tableaux. Its second half follows the men separately in Australia. Many cinemas would not take it because of its length. One of the few films to tell the founding of the labour movement without falling into the language of legend.
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What is Comrades about?
Bill Douglas's three-hour film, released in 1987, is about the six English farm labourers known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs. In the early 1830s they were tried and transported to Australia for having formed a union to ask for fair wages.
Where can I watch Comrades?
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How long is Comrades?
Comrades runs for 183 minutes (3h 3m).
When did Comrades come out?
Comrades was released in 1987.
Who directed Comrades?
Comrades was directed by Bill Douglas.
Who stars in Comrades?
Comrades stars Robin Soans, William Gaminara, Stephen Bateman, Phil Davis.
What is Comrades's rating?
Comrades holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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