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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist (1983): Cast

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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a 1983 comedy drama directed by Alan Horrox, starring Clive Russell as Superintendent, Gavin Muir and Vincenzo Nicoli. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Alan Horrox
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Accidental Death of an Anarchist About?

The premise of The Accidental Death of an Anarchist without spoilers.

While being questioned, a railway worker falls to his death from the multi‑story police headquarters. Officially ruled an accident, the incident sparks public outrage. The superintendent and inspector await an investigating judge, but their plans are upended when an escaped lunatic assumes the judge’s identity.

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist Themes & Keywords

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  • anarchism
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist Cast & Characters

Clive Russell leads the cast as Superintendent, with Gavin Muir as Constable and Vincenzo Nicoli as Policeman. Directed by Alan Horrox; 11 actors are credited in all.

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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Accidental Death of an Anarchist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Accidental Death of an Anarchist?

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Accidental Death of an Anarchist released?

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist was released on September 1, 1983.

Who directed The Accidental Death of an Anarchist?

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist was directed by Alan Horrox.

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Who is in the cast of The Accidental Death of an Anarchist?

The Accidental Death of an Anarchist stars Clive Russell as Superintendent, Gavin Muir as Constable and Vincenzo Nicoli as Policeman, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Accidental Death of an Anarchist have a post-credit scene?

No. The Accidental Death of an Anarchist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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