Comrades(1987)
Comrades Synopsis
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
Comrades (1987) is a drama and history film directed by Bill Douglas, released on August 23, 1987 with a runtime of 3h 3m. It stars Robin Soans, William Gaminara, Stephen Bateman and Phil Davis. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Douglas
- Writers:
- Bill Douglas
- Producers:
- Simon Relph, Redmond Morris, David Hannay
- Cinematographer:
- Gale Tattersall
- Composer:
- Hans Werner Henze
- Production:
- Skreba Films, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), Curzon Film Distributors, David Hannay Productions, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Comrades (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Comrades before you stream it.
Comrades Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Soans
as George Loveless
William Gaminara
as James Loveless
- Stephen Bateman
Stephen Bateman
as Old Tom Stanfield
Phil Davis
as Young John Stanfield
Keith Allen
as James Hammett
Jeremy Flynn
as James Brine
Alex Norton
as Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
Robert Stephens
as James Frampton
Freddie Jones
as Vicar of Tolpuddle
Michael Hordern
as Mr. Pitt
James Fox
as William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
Vanessa Redgrave
as Mrs. Carlyle
Key crew
Directed by Bill Douglas, written by Bill Douglas, produced by Simon Relph, Redmond Morris and David Hannay.
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Comrades Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 27 ratings.
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Comrades – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Comrades online?
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Comrades (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Comrades?
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The main cast of Comrades (1987) includes Robin Soans, William Gaminara, Stephen Bateman, Phil Davis and Keith Allen. The film was directed by Bill Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Comrades released?
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Comrades was released on August 23, 1987 and runs for 3h 3m.
Is Comrades worth watching?
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Comrades (1987) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Comrades?
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Yes. The official Comrades trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.