The Strike
Originally released in 1988. The Strike is a tv movie/comedy film. directed by Peter Richardson. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders, and Alexei Sayle
Synopsis
Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Richardson
as Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill
Jennifer Saunders
as Meryl Streep as Mrs Scargill
Alexei Sayle
as Paul
Dawn French
as Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity
Nigel Planer
as Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor
Robbie Coltrane
as Goldie/Dutch/Celebrity
Adrian Edmondson
as Adrian/Slim/Policeman
Keith Allen
as Film Exec/Camp Actor 2/Celebrity
Rik Mayall
as Speaker/Hunchback
Ronald Allen
as Prime Minister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Strike about?
Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a l...
Who directed The Strike?
The Strike was directed by Peter Richardson.
How long is The Strike?
The Strike has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was The Strike released?
The Strike was released on February 20, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Strike?
The main cast of The Strike includes Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders, Alexei Sayle, Dawn French, Nigel Planer.