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Comrades
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Directed by: Bill Douglas
Drama directed by Bill Douglas telling the story of the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'. Having been arrested in England for campaigning for fairer wages and forming one of the first trade unions, a group of six farm workers from Dorset are sentenced to be transported to Australia in 1834 for seven years. Cameo appearances include Vanessa Redgrave, James Fox, Michael Hordern, Murray Melvin and Freddie Jones.
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Technical Specifications
Format:
Blu-ray
Discs:
BD-50 (1 Disc)
BD-25 (1 Disc)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
A/B/C (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio:
1.78:1
Audio Options:
English PCM Mono 2.0
Resolution:
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Documentary, Interview, Short Film, Archival Footage, Theatrical Trailer, Booklet
- Lanterna Magicka - Bill Douglas & the Secret History of Cinema (2009, 60 minutes), an insightful new documentary on Douglas' life and work
- Visions of: Comrades (2009, 15 minutes) cast-members recall making the film
- Bill Douglas interviews (1978, total 33 minutes)
- Home and Away (Michael Alexander, 1974, 31 minutes) charming short film co-scripted by Douglas
- News report from the set of Comrades
- Original Comrades trailer
- Fully illustrated booklet including new essay, visual material, archive Q&A with Bill Douglas, biography, cast and credits etc
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