Strikebound (1984): Cast
Strikebound is a 1984 historical drama directed by Richard Lowenstein, starring Chris Haywood as Wattie Doig, Carol Burns and John Howard. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Richard Lowenstein
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strikebound About?
The premise of Strikebound without spoilers.
The film reconstructs the true story of a 1930s coal miners’ strike in the small Australian town of Korumburra, focusing on two real-life figures: Wattie Doig, a miner turned militant Communist activist, and his wife Agnes, who journeys from staunch Presbyterian roots through the Salvation Army to active involvement in labor organizing.
Strikebound Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- younger version of character
- town
- australia
- scot
- husband wife relationship
- riding a bicycle
- written by director
- produced by director
- cemetery
- funeral
- 1930s
- strike breaker
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- one word title
- communist
- mine shaft
- bicycle
- coal mining
- strike
- based on novel
- independent film
Strikebound Cast & Characters
Chris Haywood leads the cast as Wattie Doig, with Carol Burns as Agnes Doig and John Howard as Bashed Scab. Directed by Richard Lowenstein; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Lowenstein
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Chris Haywood as Wattie Doig - Carol Burns as Agnes Doig
- John Howard as Bashed Scab
- Hugh Keays-Byrne as Idris Williams
Also Starring in Strikebound
· 2 more- Rob Steele Charlie Nelson
- Nik Forster Harry Bell
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Strikebound FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strikebound, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strikebound?
Strikebound runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Strikebound released?
Strikebound was released on September 20, 1984.
Who directed Strikebound?
Strikebound was directed by Richard Lowenstein.
More films by Richard Lowenstein Who is in the cast of Strikebound?
Strikebound stars Chris Haywood as Wattie Doig, Carol Burns as Agnes Doig and John Howard as Bashed Scab, among 6 credited actors.
Does Strikebound have a post-credit scene?
No. Strikebound has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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