The Luddites(1988)
The Luddites Synopsis
In 1812 there were violent disturbances in Yorkshire when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This film is an interpretation of those events made in the style of a documentary.
The Luddites (1988) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by Richard Broad, released on June 23, 1988 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Steven Alvey, Ray Armstrong, Dicken Ashworth and David Becalick.
- Director:
- Richard Broad
- Producers:
- Taylor Downing
- Production:
- Thames Television
- Status:
- Released
The Luddites Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Steven Alvey
Steven Alvey
as Henry Smith
- Ray Armstrong
Ray Armstrong
as Militia Sargent
- Dicken Ashworth
Dicken Ashworth
as William Thorpe
- David Becalick
David Becalick
as George Meller
- Jim Bywater
Jim Bywater
as William Cartwright
Charles Collingwood
as David Ricardo
- Jeannie Crowther
Jeannie Crowther
as Mrs Armitage
David Fleeshman
as Enoch Taylor
Stephen Frost
as William Hinchcliffe
- Peter Geeves
Peter Geeves
as Poor Law Officer
- John Graham
John Graham
as Edward Baines
- Alexander John
Alexander John
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Richard Broad, produced by Taylor Downing.
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The Luddites – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Luddites?
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The main cast of The Luddites (1988) includes Steven Alvey, Ray Armstrong, Dicken Ashworth, David Becalick and Jim Bywater. The film was directed by Richard Broad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Luddites released?
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The Luddites was released on June 23, 1988 and runs for 51m.