The harsh social inequities of the Middle Ages form the background for this film. By focusing on the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381- a determined thrust for freedom by English peasants against the intolerable conditions of the manor - the film examines the grim reality of life in the late Middle Ages. Cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Edward Fox.
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ACMI Identifier
006889
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Revolutions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Revolutions
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Great Britain - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)