Birth of a Nation(1983)
Birth of a Nation Synopsis
A new teacher at a highly problematic comprehensive school feels that corporal punishment may just be inflaming the problems, and so begins to campaign against it.
Birth of a Nation (1983) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Newell, released on June 19, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Jim Broadbent, Robert Stephens, Bruce Myers and Richard Butler. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Writers:
- David Leland
- Producers:
- Margaret Matheson
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Andy J. Clark
- Production:
- ITV Central
- Status:
- Released
Birth of a Nation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Broadbent
as Geoff Figg
Robert Stephens
as Vic Griffiths
Bruce Myers
as Twentyman
Richard Butler
as Mr Griff
Fred Pearson
as Mr Hodgeson
- Peggy Ann Clifford
Peggy Ann Clifford
as Miss Martlett
William Hoyland
as Mr James
Bruce Payne
as Barratt
Ray Mort
as Whittaker
Suzanna Hamilton
as Alison Cooper
Kay Stonham
as Miss Denton
Jesse Birdsall
as Barry
Key crew
Directed by Mike Newell, written by David Leland, produced by Margaret Matheson.
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Birth of a Nation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Birth of a Nation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Birth of a Nation?
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The main cast of Birth of a Nation (1983) includes Jim Broadbent, Robert Stephens, Bruce Myers, Richard Butler and Fred Pearson. The film was directed by Mike Newell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birth of a Nation released?
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Birth of a Nation was released on June 19, 1983 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Birth of a Nation worth watching?
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Birth of a Nation (1983) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.