Behind the Rent Strike movie poster

Behind the Rent Strike

October 24, 1974 1h 0m 6.6/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1974. Behind the Rent Strike is a documentary film. directed by Nick Broomfield. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Nick Broomfield and Ethel Singleton

Synopsis

Kirby, on the outskirts of Liverpool, England, October 1972. A chronicle of the fourteen-month strike by thousands of tenants to protest against the £1 increase in council house rents due to the Housing Finance Act.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 24, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • NFTS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behind the Rent Strike about?

Kirby, on the outskirts of Liverpool, England, October 1972. A chronicle of the fourteen-month strike by thousands of tenants to protest against the £1 increase in council house rents due to the H...

Who directed Behind the Rent Strike?

Behind the Rent Strike was directed by Nick Broomfield.

How long is Behind the Rent Strike?

Behind the Rent Strike has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Behind the Rent Strike released?

Behind the Rent Strike was released on October 24, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Behind the Rent Strike?

The main cast of Behind the Rent Strike includes Nick Broomfield, Ethel Singleton.