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The Spoils of War (1980)

1980-01-27 · 1h 0m · EN
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In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Haywards are staunch labour supporters, the Warringtons own a soon to be nationalised coal mine. A riveting story exploring the differing effects of the Labour election victory on working class and upper class life, as well as the disruptive effect of war on the love lives of the younger members of the families.

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Charles SturridgeDirectorMichael CustanceDirectorTristan de Vere ColeDirectorLaurence MoodyDirector

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William LucasWilliam LucasGeorge HaywardAlan HunterAlan HunterBlake HaywardJames BateJames BateMark WarringtonEmily MooreEmily MoorePeg WarringtonIan HastingsIan HastingsKeir HaywardJane HowJane HowRosalynde Warrington

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Genre affinityDrama · War PoliticsDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar PoliticsDirector preference1339040 · 339248 · 676068Actor preference309813 · 3268611 · 779102

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What is The Spoils of War about?

In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Haywards are staunch labour supporters, the Warringtons own a soon to be nationalised coal mine. A riveting story exploring the differing effects of the Labour election victory on working class and upper class life, as well as the disruptive effect of war on the love lives of the younger members of the families.

How long is The Spoils of War?

The Spoils of War has a runtime of 60 minutes.