The Spirit of '45(2013)
The Spirit of '45 Synopsis
In an age marked both by austerity and post-war optimism, the Labour Party (1945–1951) creates the welfare state, nationalises many business sectors and creates a fairer society for all. However, as Margaret Thatcher rises to power in 1979, virtually all of Clement Attlee's innovations are dismantled by successive governments.
The Spirit of '45 (2013) is a documentary and history film directed by Ken Loach, released on March 15, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Kate Hardie, Jamie Michie, Tansy Hoskins and Trevor Fox. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- Ken Loach
- Producers:
- Lisa Marie Russo, Rebecca O'Brien, Kate Ogborn
- Production:
- Sixteen Films, Fly Film, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $488,854
- Status:
- Released
The Spirit of '45 (2013) Trailer
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The Spirit of '45 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kate Hardie
as Reader (voice)
Jamie Michie
as Reader (Voice)
- Tansy Hoskins
Tansy Hoskins
as Reader (Voice)
Trevor Fox
as Reader (Voice)
Mark Womack
as Reader (Voice)
Tony Benn
as Himself - Contributor
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, written by Ken Loach, produced by Lisa Marie Russo, Rebecca O'Brien and Kate Ogborn.
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The Spirit of '45 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Spirit of '45 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spirit of '45 online?
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The Spirit of '45 (2013) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Spirit of '45?
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The main cast of The Spirit of '45 (2013) includes Kate Hardie, Jamie Michie, Tansy Hoskins, Trevor Fox and Mark Womack. The film was directed by Ken Loach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spirit of '45 released?
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The Spirit of '45 was released on March 15, 2013 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Spirit of '45 worth watching?
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The Spirit of '45 (2013) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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