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The Last of England
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Title: The Last of England

Release Date: 23 Aug 1987

Runtime: 1h 27m

Genre: Drama

Director: ZDF, Anglo International Films, British Screen Productions, Tartan Films, Film4 Productions

Production Companies: ZDF, Anglo International Films, British Screen Productions, Tartan Films, Film4 Productions

Overview: The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6 (41 votes)

Cast

  • The Maid: Tilda Swinton
  • Soldier / Various roles: Spencer Leigh
  • Spring / Various roles (as Spring): 'Spring' Mark Adley
  • Various roles: Gerrard McArthur
  • Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips): Jonny Phillips
  • Various roles: Gay Gaynor
  • Junkyard Guy: Matthew Hawkins
  • Narrator (voice): Nigel Terry
  • Himself (uncredited): Derek Jarman
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