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Peterloo

United Kingdom

PG-13
2018-11-01(GB)
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History,
Drama
▪ 2h-34m

68^%

User
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Overview

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.

Sophie FreemanThird Assistant Director
Polina KalentsitsAssistant Set Decoration
Henry JepsonUnit Manager
Frank MacphersonAssistant Director
Steve DentStunt Coordinator
Paul CarterProperty Master

Top Billed Cast

Rory Kinnear

Henry Hunt

Maxine Peake

Nellie

Pearce Quigley

Joshua

David Moorst

Joseph

Rachel Finnegan

Mary

Tom Meredith

Robert

Simona Bitmate

Esther

Robert Wilfort

Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister

Karl Johnson

Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary

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A review by Peter McGinn

8.0

Written by Peter McGinn on 2021-06-23

Fine historical film, though it has less emotional depth than other Mike Leigh movies. That makes sense, for his movies have never been described as an epic before. I often state when I write reviews that I am patient than many viewers when it comes to slower paced movies. Also, since I write novels in my spare time...

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