The Last of England (1987)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.21 |
Directed By
Derek Jarman
Crew
Derek Jarman
Sandy Powell
Yvonne Little
Angus Cook
Simon Fisher-Turner
Christopher Hobbs
Peter Cartwright
Don Boyd
Simon Fisher-Turner
John Maybury
Derek Jarman
Sally Yeadon
Mayo Thompson
Richard Heslop
James Mackay
Derek Jarman
Simon Fisher-Turner
Cleo Mathews
Tim Burke
Russell Millard
Cerith Wyn Evans
Thelma Matthews
Gerard Raimond
Christopher Hughes
John Egan
Wendy Selway
Derek Jarman
TOP CAST
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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