The Last of England

1987

1h 27m

6.0(43 votes)

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Tilda Swinton

The Maid

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Spencer Leigh

Soldier / Various roles

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'Spring' Mark Adley

Spring / Various roles (as Spring)

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Gerrard McArthur

Various roles

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Jonny Phillips

Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips)

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Gay Gaynor

Various roles

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Matthew Hawkins

Junkyard Guy

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Nigel Terry

Narrator (voice)

Directing

Derek Jarman

Himself (uncredited)

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