Days of Hope (1975): Cast & Where to Watch
Days of Hope is a 1975 drama directed by Ken Loach, starring Alun Armstrong as Billy Shepherd, Paul Copley and Peter Kerrigan. It runs 6 hours. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
English What Is Days of Hope About?
The premise of Days of Hope without spoilers.
Produced by the BBC in 1975, this drama serial follows a working‑class family through the upheavals of British history, from the trenches of the First World War in 1916 to the social conflict of the 1926 General Strike. Written by Jim Allen, produced by Tony Garnett and directed by Ken Loach, the series offers a gritty portrait of a decade‑long struggle.
Days of Hope Themes & Keywords
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Where to Watch Days of Hope
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Days of Hope Cast & Characters
Alun Armstrong leads the cast as Billy Shepherd, with Paul Copley as Ben Matthews and Peter Kerrigan as Peter. Directed by Ken Loach; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Loach
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Alun Armstrong as Billy Shepherd - Paul Copley as Ben Matthews
- Peter Kerrigan as Peter
- Gary Roberts as Joel Barnett
Also Starring in Days of Hope
· 6 more- Pamela Brighton Sarah Hargreaves
- Nikolas Simmonds Philip Hargreaves
- Hughie Turner Tom Crisp
- Melvin Thomas Ernest Bevin
- Sarah Paget Sarah's Child
- Ned Cohen Sarah's Child
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Two Days of Hope, The Hope and To Serve Them All My Days.
Days of Hope FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Days of Hope, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Days of Hope?
Days of Hope runs 6 hours (360 minutes).
Who directed Days of Hope?
Days of Hope was directed by Ken Loach.
More films by Ken Loach Who is in the cast of Days of Hope?
Days of Hope stars Alun Armstrong as Billy Shepherd, Paul Copley as Ben Matthews and Peter Kerrigan as Peter, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Days of Hope?
In the US, Days of Hope is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Days of Hope have a post-credit scene?
No. Days of Hope has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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