Stocker's Copper (1972)
In August 1913 a strike at a Cornish clay pit leads to Welsh police being sent to keep order. Having no other source of income, a striking miner is forced to take in one of the policemen as a lodger. They soon become friends, but escalating tension at the mine means that conflict will become inevitable.
Director: Jack Gold
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 20, 1972
Cast
- Gareth Thomas - Herbert Griffin
- Bryan Marshall - Manuel Stocker
- Jane Lapotaire - Alice Stocker
- Tony Caunter - Vincent
- Malcolm Tierney - Rev. Booth Coventry
- Dominic Allan - Glamorgan Sergeant
- William Moore - Engine Man
- Angela Billing - Stocker Child
- Barry Hawken - Stocker Child
- Harry Littlewood - Clay Worker
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jack Gold
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stocker's Copper about?
- In August 1913 a strike at a Cornish clay pit leads to Welsh police being sent to keep order. Having no other source of income, a striking miner is forced to take in one of the policemen as a lodger. They soon become friends, but escalating tension at the mine means that conflict will become inevitable.
- Who directed Stocker's Copper?
- Stocker's Copper was directed by Jack Gold.
- Who stars in Stocker's Copper?
- Stocker's Copper stars Gareth Thomas, Bryan Marshall, Jane Lapotaire, Tony Caunter, Malcolm Tierney, Dominic Allan.
- How long is Stocker's Copper?
- Stocker's Copper has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Stocker's Copper?
- Stocker's Copper is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Stocker's Copper produced?
- Stocker's Copper was produced in United Kingdom.