The Battle of Orgreave

2002 1h 0m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Intercuts dramatic photographic stills from the clashes in 1984 with footage of the clashes re-enacted in 2001, together with moving and powerful testimonies, to tease out the complexities of this bitter struggle.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jeremy Deller
Himself
Tony Benn
Self

Credits

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Director: Mike Figgis
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nick Fenton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jeremy Deller and Tony Benn carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0354407 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mike Figgis directs. Nick Fenton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Nick Fenton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jeremy Deller and Tony Benn carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0354407 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.