Peterloo(2019)

Name: Peterloo
Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama, History
Released: Apr 5, 2019
Cast: Mike Leigh

Release Date: Apr 5, 2019

The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre in which British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester.

Note: Distributed by Amazon Studios

Release Details

Original Release | Apr 5, 2019 | Limited

Box Office Results

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Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, in which a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest, most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protesters were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry, but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy that also played a significant role in the founding of "The Guardian" newspaper.