Bread or Blood (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Bread or Blood is a notable film directed by Peter Smith.
What it’s about. Between April and May 1816, "Bread or Blood" riots erupted across East Anglia as the price of bread surpassed the wages of agricultural and industrial laborers. While food riots had a long history in Britain, industrialization, enclosure, and globalization increasingly safeguarded the nation's food supply by the early nineteenth century
Who’s in it. Bread or Blood stars Malcolm Storry as Isaac Bawcombe, Carolyn Pickles as Mary Bawcombe, Ian Redford as Ben Jarvis and Sandra Voe as Mrs Bawcombe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bread or Blood page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bread or Blood (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bread or Blood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bread or Blood?
- Bread or Blood stars Malcolm Storry, Carolyn Pickles, Ian Redford, Sandra Voe and Milton Johns.
- When was Bread or Blood released?
- Bread or Blood was released in 1981.