Medieval England: The Peasants' Revolt

Synopsis

Dramatically portraying the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, the film reveals the conditions of virtual slavery which persisted throughout the Middle Ages, and the weaknesses of the feudal system; its oppressive tax structure, its cruelty and its social inequality

Cast & Crew

Director

John Irvin

Featured Cast

Patrick Allen

Commentator

Anthony Hopkins

Wat Tyler

Keith Skinner

Richard II

Christopher Logue

John Ball

David Markham

Archbishop of Sudbury