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Faith (2005)

A gripping story of love, deceit, betrayal and survival set against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. Michelle is married to Gary, a young miner who goes on strike as soon as the dispute between the Thatcher government and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins. Meanwhile, her sister Linda's husband Paul is a local policeman. Paul becomes more and more voluble in his opposition to the strike, while Linda looks around her and witnesses the women of her community suddenly find a voice and independence. The scene is set for political and personal conflicts which would change their lives forever.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Christine TremarcoChristine TremarcoMichelle
  • Photo of Maxine PeakeMaxine PeakeLinda
  • Photo of Jamie DravenJamie DravenGary
  • Photo of Adrian BowerAdrian BowerPaul
  • Photo of Jason FlemyngJason FlemyngMartin
  • Photo of Clive RussellClive RussellGordon
  • Photo of Barbara MartenBarbara MartenDoreen
  • Photo of Kelli HollisKelli HollisBev
  • Photo of David MacCreedyDavid MacCreedyCharlie
  • Photo of Danny CunninghamDanny CunninghamColin

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