Margaret (2009)
Margaret is a 2009 tv movie movie directed by James Kent, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Lindsay Duncan, Ian McDiarmid and Roger Allam.
A detailed and compelling portrait of one of the most formidable characters in British politics as she faces her final days in power. The year is 1990 and Margaret Thatcher's support within the government is wavering - her hold on the premiership hangs in the balance. Then, long-serving politician Sir Geoffrey Howe resigns over Thatcher's attitude to Europe. His resignation speech sparks a chain of events that leads to the overthrow of Britain's first woman prime minister. This modern dramatic tragedy illustrates the strengths and fatal flaws of this iconic woman more clearly than ever before and reveals how the very aspects of her character that helped her secure power are the ones that ensured her downfall. Drama starring Lindsay Duncan.
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What is Margaret about?
A detailed and compelling portrait of one of the most formidable characters in British politics as she faces her final days in power. The year is 1990 and Margaret Thatcher's support within the government is wavering - her hold on the premiership hangs in the balance. Then, long-serving politician Sir Geoffrey Howe resigns over Thatcher's attitude to Europe. His resignation speech sparks a chain of events that leads to the overthrow of Britain's first woman prime minister. This modern dramatic tragedy illustrates the strengths and fatal flaws of this iconic woman more clearly than ever before and reveals how the very aspects of her character that helped her secure power are the ones that ensured her downfall. Drama starring Lindsay Duncan.
When was Margaret released?
Margaret was released on 26 March 2009.
How long is Margaret?
Margaret runs 1h 53m.
Who made Margaret?
Margaret was directed by James Kent.
Cast
- Lindsay Duncan as Margaret Thatcher
- Ian McDiarmid as Denis Thatcher
- Roger Allam as John Wakeham
- Kevin McNally as Kenneth Clarke
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths as John Sergeant
- Michael Maloney as John Major
- Roy Marsden as Norman Tebbit
- Guy Henry as Tristan Garel-Jones
- Nigel Le Vaillant as Ted Heath
- Robert Hardy as Willie Whitelaw
- James Fox as Charles Powell
- Philip Jackson as Bernard Ingham