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The Strike

The Strike (1988)

Movie · Released · 59 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

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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.

Cast

Peter RichardsonPeter RichardsonAl Pacino as Arthur ScargillJennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersMeryl Streep as Mrs ScargillAlexei SayleAlexei SaylePaulDawn FrenchDawn FrenchVerity/Old Lady/CelebrityNigel PlanerNigel PlanerBernard/Old Man/Camp ActorRobbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneGoldie/Dutch/CelebrityAdrian EdmondsonAdrian EdmondsonAdrian/Slim/PolicemanKeith AllenKeith AllenFilm Exec/Camp Actor 2/CelebrityRik MayallRik MayallSpeaker/HunchbackRonald AllenRonald AllenPrime Minister
Kat MansoorTammyDerren NesbittDerren NesbittChauffeur/McGregorSteven O'DonnellSteven O'DonnellGerry/2nd Man/PicketerDaniel PeacockDaniel PeacockWorkman 1Pete RichensPete RichensWorkman 2

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