Peterloo (2018)

  • PG-13
  • 09/01/2018 (US)
  • History, Drama
  • 2h 34m

Overview

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.

Mike Leigh

Director, Writer

Cast

Rory Kinnear's headshot

Rory Kinnear

Henry Hunt
Maxine Peake's headshot

Maxine Peake

Nellie
Pearce Quigley's headshot

Pearce Quigley

Joshua
David Moorst's headshot

David Moorst

Joseph
Rachel Finnegan's headshot

Rachel Finnegan

Mary
Tom Meredith's headshot

Tom Meredith

Robert
Simona Bitmate's headshot

Simona Bitmate

Esther
Robert Wilfort's headshot

Robert Wilfort

Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister

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