Movie

Birth of a Nation

★ 7.8(8)19831h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Mike Newell
Release date: 1983-06-19
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: ITV Central

About Birth of a Nation

Birth of a Nation is a 1983 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Mike Newell, starring Jim Broadbent, Robert Stephens and Bruce Myers. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Birth of a Nation in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A new teacher at a highly problematic comprehensive school feels that corporal punishment may just be inflaming the problems, and so begins to campaign against it.

Cast

Jim Broadbent

Geoff Figg

Robert Stephens

Vic Griffiths

Bruce Myers

Twentyman

Richard Butler

Mr Griff

Fred Pearson

Mr Hodgeson

Peggy Ann Clifford

Miss Martlett

William Hoyland

Mr James

Bruce Payne

Barratt

Ray Mort

Whittaker

Suzanna Hamilton

Alison Cooper

Kay Stonham

Miss Denton

Jesse Birdsall

Barry

Themes & keywords

riotsex educationschooljuvenile delinquentcorporal punishment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Birth of a Nation in Brazil?+

Birth of a Nation is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Birth of a Nation on Netflix?+

Birth of a Nation is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation stars Jim Broadbent, Robert Stephens, Bruce Myers, Richard Butler and Fred Pearson.

When did Birth of a Nation come out?+

Birth of a Nation is a 1983 movie directed by Mike Newell.

What genre is Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Birth of a Nation?+

Birth of a Nation was directed by Mike Newell.