The Last of England
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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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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Genre:Drama
Written By:Derek Jarman
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Runtime:87 minutes
Studio:ZDF, Anglo International Films, British Screen Productions, Tartan Films, Film4 Productions
Cast
Derek Jarman
Director
Tilda Swinton
The Maid
Spencer Leigh
Soldier / Various roles
'Spring' Mark Adley
Spring / Various roles (as Spring)
Gerrard McArthur
Various roles
Jonny Phillips
Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips)
Gay Gaynor
Various roles
Matthew Hawkins
Junkyard Guy
Nigel Terry
Narrator (voice)
Derek Jarman
Himself (uncredited)
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