Movie

United Kingdom

★ 7.0(1)19812h 25m

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🇮🇪 Ireland

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Good to know

Director: Roland Joffé
Release date: 1981-12-08
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About United Kingdom

United Kingdom is a 1981 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Roland Joffé, starring Colin Welland, Val McLane and Ricky Tomlinson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch United Kingdom in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the story of a group of housing estate residents who attempt to organise against persistent rent rises.

Cast

Colin Welland

Chief Constable James McBride

Val McLane

Kath

Ricky Tomlinson

Dennis

Bill Paterson

Tony

Rosemary Martin

Barbara Sullivan MP

Peter Kerrigan

Peter Connor

Eddie Angel

Reporter

Alan J. Bartley

Council Driver

Jeff Batt

Reporter

Anthony Benson

Arthur Rose

Cy Benson

Ian Breach

TV Interviewer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch United Kingdom in Ireland?+

United Kingdom is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is United Kingdom on Netflix?+

United Kingdom is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is United Kingdom?+

United Kingdom has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in United Kingdom?+

United Kingdom stars Colin Welland, Val McLane, Ricky Tomlinson, Bill Paterson and Rosemary Martin.

When did United Kingdom come out?+

United Kingdom is a 1981 movie directed by Roland Joffé.

What genre is United Kingdom?+

United Kingdom is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed United Kingdom?+

United Kingdom was directed by Roland Joffé.