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Scab

January 1, 1987 1h 15m

Originally released in 1987. Scab is a drama film. directed by Gordon Flemyng. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Brian Southwood, Eddie Caswell, and Malcolm Raeburn

Synopsis

Drama based on events during the 1984/85 miners strike. One of the first dramatised accounts, it was written by Geoffrey Case and directed by Gordon Flemyng for Yorkshire Television and won the Rai award at the Prix Italia and the Prix Futura at the Berlin Film Festival in 1987.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1987 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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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

  • Yorkshire Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scab about?

Drama based on events during the 1984/85 miners strike. One of the first dramatised accounts, it was written by Geoffrey Case and directed by Gordon Flemyng for Yorkshire Television and won the Rai...

Who directed Scab?

Scab was directed by Gordon Flemyng.

How long is Scab?

Scab has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Scab released?

Scab was released on January 1, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Scab?

The main cast of Scab includes Brian Southwood, Eddie Caswell, Malcolm Raeburn, Mary Wray, Rita May.