Peterloo (2018)
Peterloo is a 2018 history movie directed by Mike Leigh, with a running time of 2h 34m. It stars Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake and Pearce Quigley.
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.
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What is Peterloo about?
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.
When was Peterloo released?
Peterloo was released on 1 November 2018.
How long is Peterloo?
Peterloo runs 2h 34m.
Who made Peterloo?
Peterloo was directed by Mike Leigh.
Where can I watch Peterloo?
Peterloo is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Where to watch Peterloo
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
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Cast
- Rory Kinnear as Henry Hunt
- Maxine Peake as Nellie
- Pearce Quigley as Joshua
- David Moorst as Joseph
- Rachel Finnegan as Mary
- Tom Meredith as Robert
- Simona Bitmate as Esther
- Robert Wilfort as Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister
- Karl Johnson as Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
- Sam Troughton as Mr Hobhouse
- Roger Sloman as Mr Grout
- Kenneth Hadley as Mr Golightly