McLibel(2005)
The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.
McLibel Synopsis
A deep dive into the historic 1997–2005 libel lawsuit, wherein fast-food conglomerate McDonald's sued environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris over a critical factsheet. It became the longest trial in English legal history and a major free-speech PR disaster for the corporation.
McLibel (2005) is a documentary film directed by Ken Loach, released on May 20, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Helen Steel, Dave Morris, Bruce Alexander and Pip Donaghy. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Producers:
- Franny Armstrong
- Cinematographer:
- Franny Armstrong
- Composer:
- Chris Brierley
- Production:
- Journeyman Films Ltd.
- Revenue:
- $7,234
- Status:
- Released
McLibel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Helen Steel
Helen Steel
as Self
- Dave Morris
Dave Morris
as Self
Bruce Alexander
as Richard Rampton QC
Pip Donaghy
as David Walker
- Ian Flintoff
Ian Flintoff
as David Green
Oliver Ford Davies
as Dr. Arnott
Richard Hope
as Judge
William Hope
as Guardian Newspaper Representative
- Linda McGuire
Linda McGuire
as Today Newspaper Representative
Nick Miles
as Channel 4 Representative
Fred Pearson
as Sid Nicholson
Malcolm Tierney
as Ed Oakley
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, produced by Franny Armstrong.
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McLibel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 24 ratings.
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McLibel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch McLibel online?
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McLibel (2005) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in McLibel?
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The main cast of McLibel (2005) includes Helen Steel, Dave Morris, Bruce Alexander, Pip Donaghy and Ian Flintoff. 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 McLibel released?
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McLibel was released on May 20, 2005 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is McLibel worth watching?
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McLibel (2005) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.