Give Us This Day (1982)

A reconstruction of the life of Robert Noonan, author of "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists", covering the nine years he spent in Hastings while he wrote the book, based on the fragments known of his life, his writing and the political events of the time. It shows the conditions suffered by the working class, and shows how the book grew out of a commitment to socialism which the prevailing conditions of unemployment and depression prevented him from putting into practice, particularly in his attempts to encourage his colleagues to join a union.

Director: Phil Mulloy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 67 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Storey
Cinematography: Clive Tickner
Editing: Charles Ware
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phil Mulloy
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Give Us This Day about?
A reconstruction of the life of Robert Noonan, author of "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists", covering the nine years he spent in Hastings while he wrote the book, based on the fragments known of his life, his writing and the political events of the time. It shows the conditions suffered by the working class, and shows how the book grew out of a commitment to socialism which the prevailing conditions of unemployment and depression prevented him from putting into practice, particularly in his attempts to encourage his colleagues to join a union.
Who directed Give Us This Day?
Give Us This Day was directed by Phil Mulloy.
Who stars in Give Us This Day?
Give Us This Day stars Frank Grimes.
How long is Give Us This Day?
Give Us This Day has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is Give Us This Day?
Give Us This Day is a Drama film.
Where was Give Us This Day produced?
Give Us This Day was produced in United Kingdom.