- DIRECTOR
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- Mike Leigh
- WRITER
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- Mike Leigh
- STUDIOS
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- Production Companies
- BFI Film Fund
- Film4
- Thin Man Films
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 reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protesters were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.manchesteryear 1819rallyprotest rallyprime minister16 morePlot summaryAdd synopsisGenresDramaHistoryMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)Rated PG-13 for a sequence of violence and chaosParents guide
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