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"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

7.5(11 votes)
1975
1h 35m
DramaHistory

Overview

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.

Cast

Miles Halliwell

Gerrard Winstanley

Jerome Willis

Jerome Willis

General Lord Fairfax

Terry Higgins

Tom Haydon

Phil Oliver

Will Everard

David Bramley

Parson Platt

Alison Halliwell

Mrs. Platt

Dawson France

Capt. Gladman

Bill Petch

Henry Bickerstaffe

Barry Shaw

Colonel Rich

Sid Rawle

Ranter

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