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.
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Steven AlveyHenry SmithRay ArmstrongMilitia SargentDicken AshworthWilliam ThorpeDavid BecalickGeorge MellerJim BywaterWilliam Cartwright
Charles CollingwoodDavid Ricardo
David FleeshmanEnoch TaylorJeannie CrowtherMrs Armitage
Stephen FrostWilliam Hinchcliffe
Anthony MilnerWilliam HorsfallPeter GeevesPoor Law OfficerJohn GrahamEdward BainesKeywords
Period dramaGeorgian or regency eraTextile industryEconomic inequalityPolitical protestProtestorsIndustrial unrestLuddites
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · History · DocumentaryTheme affinityPeriod Drama · Georgian Or Regency Era · Textile IndustryVisual stylePeriod DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference1438220
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Frequently asked questions about The Luddites
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.
How long is The Luddites?
The Luddites has a runtime of 51 minutes.