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The Strike

198859mPeter Richardson

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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.

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What is The Strike (1988) 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 ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.

Who stars in The Strike?

The Strike stars Peter Richardson (Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill), Jennifer Saunders (Meryl Streep as Mrs Scargill), Alexei Sayle (Paul), Dawn French (Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity), Nigel Planer (Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor). The film was directed by Peter Richardson.

How long is The Strike?

The Strike has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1988.

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