The Luddites (1988)
In 1812 there were violent disturbances in Yorkshire when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This film is an interpretation of those events made in the style of a documentary.
Director: Richard Broad
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: June 23, 1988
Cast
- Steven Alvey - Henry Smith
- Ray Armstrong - Militia Sargent
- Dicken Ashworth - William Thorpe
- David Becalick - George Meller
- Jim Bywater - William Cartwright
- Charles Collingwood - David Ricardo
- Jeannie Crowther - Mrs Armitage
- David Fleeshman - Enoch Taylor
- Stephen Frost - William Hinchcliffe
- Peter Geeves - Poor Law Officer
Production: Thames Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
industrial unrest, textile industry, period drama, political protest, protestors, georgian or regency era, economic inequality, luddites
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Luddites about?
- In 1812 there were violent disturbances in Yorkshire when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This film is an interpretation of those events made in the style of a documentary.
- Who directed The Luddites?
- The Luddites was directed by Richard Broad.
- Who stars in The Luddites?
- The Luddites stars Steven Alvey, Ray Armstrong, Dicken Ashworth, David Becalick, Jim Bywater, Charles Collingwood.
- How long is The Luddites?
- The Luddites has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is The Luddites?
- The Luddites is a Documentary, Drama, History film.
- Where was The Luddites produced?
- The Luddites was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Luddites?
- The themes of The Luddites include: Epic Historical Stories.