Winstanley
""England is not a Free People, till the Poor that have no Land, have a free allowance to dig and labour the Commons..." Gerrard Winstanley, 1649"
Originally released in 1975. Winstanley is a drama/history film. directed by Kevin Brownlow.
Starring Miles Halliwell, Jerome Willis, and Terry Higgins
Synopsis
Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into conflict with both the state and the church.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Miles Halliwell
as Gerrard Winstanley
Jerome Willis
as General Lord Fairfax
Terry Higgins
as Tom Haydon
Phil Oliver
as Will Everard
David Bramley
as Parson Platt
Alison Halliwell
as Mrs. Platt
Dawson France
as Capt. Gladman
Bill Petch
as Henry Bickerstaffe
Barry Shaw
as Colonel Rich
Sid Rawle
as Ranter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winstanley about?
Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into conflict with both the state and the church.
Who directed Winstanley?
Winstanley was directed by Kevin Brownlow.
How long is Winstanley?
Winstanley has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Winstanley released?
Winstanley was released on July 4, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Winstanley?
The main cast of Winstanley includes Miles Halliwell, Jerome Willis, Terry Higgins, Phil Oliver, David Bramley.