Movie

The Strike

★ 7.0(3)198859m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Richardson
Release date: 1988-02-20
Runtime: 59m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel 4 Television

About The Strike

The Strike is a 1988 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Peter Richardson, starring Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Alexei Sayle. It has a runtime of 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Strike in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 Richardson

Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill

Jennifer Saunders

Meryl Streep as Mrs Scargill

Alexei Sayle

Paul

Dawn French

Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity

Nigel Planer

Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor

Robbie Coltrane

Goldie/Dutch/Celebrity

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian/Slim/Policeman

Keith Allen

Film Exec/Camp Actor 2/Celebrity

Rik Mayall

Speaker/Hunchback

Ronald Allen

Prime Minister

Kat Mansoor

Tammy

Derren Nesbitt

Chauffeur/McGregor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Strike in Canada?+

The Strike is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Strike on Netflix?+

The Strike is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Strike?+

The Strike has a runtime of 59 minutes (59 minutes).

Who stars in The Strike?+

The Strike stars Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders, Alexei Sayle, Dawn French and Nigel Planer.

When did The Strike come out?+

The Strike is a 1988 movie directed by Peter Richardson.

What genre is The Strike?+

The Strike is Comedy film.

Who directed The Strike?+

The Strike was directed by Peter Richardson.