The Cause (1981) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1981 · Film

Released in 1981, The Cause is a drame film directed by Barry Davis, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. "I wish I could write ... about what Spain was like - a real cause. Not just Cornford, Hemingway and Orwell, but the ordinary blokes who went." A confused industrial dispute at a London hospital triggers off in trade unionist George Harley 's mind memories of his days fighting in the Spanish Civil War, when the issues seemed so much clearer.
Who’s in it. The Cause stars Jimmy Jewel as George Harley - England 1980, Andrew Fell as George Harley - Spain 1936, David Suchet as Reger and Tony Caunter as Dolly, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cause page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cause tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Cause (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cause change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Cause?
- The Cause stars Jimmy Jewel, Andrew Fell, David Suchet, Tony Caunter and Clive Merrison.
- When was The Cause released?
- The Cause was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.