Comrades

Synopsis: Bill Douglas’s historical drama depicts the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs: six agricultural labourers from Dorset who were transported to Australia for swearing an unlawful oath, as they gathered together to protest their starvation wages.

DVD and Blu-ray releases are in a 2-disc set with over 2 hours of special features, including:
Lanterna Magicka - Bill Douglas & the Secret History of Cinema (2009, 60 mins), an insightful new documentary on Douglas’s life and work
Visions of: Comrades (2009, 15 mins), cast-members recall making the film
Bill Douglas interviews (1978, 33 mins), exclusive presentation of a remarkable interview in which Douglas discusses his method and creating approach to writing and directing
Home and Away (Michael Alexander, 1974, 30 mins), charming short film co-scripted by Douglas
Original Comrades trailer
On-set report from the set of Comrades
Illustrated booklet with essays, production material and credits
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 1986
Subjects: Film studies; History
Keywords: social class; trades unions; Tolpuddle Martyrs

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