Plot
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.
Written by
Mike Leigh
Directed by
Mike Leigh
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Thin Man Films, Film4 Productions, BFI, BFI Film Fund, Amazon Studios
Languages
English
Awards
4 wins & 8 nominations total