Peterloo
Release Date: 2018-11-01
Duration: 154 minutes
Synopsis
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Casting
- Christine BottomleyFemale Reformer
- Tim McInnernyPrince Regent
- David BamberMagistrate Rev Mallory
- Rory KinnearHenry Hunt
- Philip JacksonJohn Knight
- Alastair MackenzieGeneral Sir John Byng
- Maxine PeakeNellie
- Paul BownRichard Wainwright, a Mill Owner
- Kieran O'BrienPeter Wilkes, a Farrier
- Leo BillJohn Tyas
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