Synopsis

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.

Release date 1987-08-23

Original language EN

Status Released

Popularity 1

Main Cast

Robin Soans George Loveless

William Gaminara James Loveless

Stephen Bateman Old Tom Stanfield

Phil Davis Young John Stanfield

Keith Allen James Hammett

Jeremy Flynn James Brine

Alex Norton Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer

Robert Stephens James Frampton

Freddie Jones Vicar of Tolpuddle

Michael Hordern Mr. Pitt

James Fox William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales

Vanessa Redgrave Mrs. Carlyle