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Peterloo

Peterloo (2018)

Movie · Released · 155 min · ★ 6.8

History, Drama

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An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.

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Cast

Rory KinnearRory KinnearHenry HuntMaxine PeakeMaxine PeakeNelliePearce QuigleyPearce QuigleyJoshuaDavid MoorstDavid MoorstJosephRachel FinneganRachel FinneganMaryTom MeredithTom MeredithRobertSimona BitmateSimona BitmateEstherRobert WilfortRobert WilfortLord Liverpool, the Prime MinisterKarl JohnsonKarl JohnsonLord Sidmouth, the Home SecretarySam TroughtonSam TroughtonMr HobhouseRoger SlomanRoger SlomanMr Grout
Kenneth HadleyMr GolightlyTom Edward-KaneTom Edward-KaneMr CobbLizzy McInnernyLizzy McInnernyMrs MossAlastair MackenzieAlastair MackenzieGeneral Sir John Byng

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