The Last of England(1987)
The Last of England Synopsis
The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.
The Last of England (1987) is a drama film directed by Derek Jarman, released on August 23, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley and Gerrard McArthur. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Jarman
- Writers:
- Derek Jarman
- Producers:
- Don Boyd, James Mackay
- Cinematographer:
- Derek Jarman
- Composer:
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Production:
- ZDF, Anglo International Films, British Screen Productions, Tartan Films, Channel Four Films
- Status:
- Released
The Last of England (1987) Trailer
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The Last of England Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tilda Swinton
as The Maid
Spencer Leigh
as Soldier / Various roles
- 'Spring' Mark Adley
'Spring' Mark Adley
as Spring / Various roles (as Spring)
Gerrard McArthur
as Various roles
Jonny Phillips
as Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips)
- Gay Gaynor
Gay Gaynor
as Various roles
- Matthew Hawkins
Matthew Hawkins
as Junkyard Guy
Nigel Terry
as Narrator (voice)
Derek Jarman
as Himself (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Derek Jarman, written by Derek Jarman, produced by Don Boyd and James Mackay.
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The Last of England Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Last of England – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last of England online?
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The Last of England (1987) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last of England?
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The main cast of The Last of England (1987) includes Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur and Jonny Phillips. The film was directed by Derek Jarman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last of England released?
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The Last of England was released on August 23, 1987 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Last of England worth watching?
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The Last of England (1987) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last of England?
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Yes. The official The Last of England trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.