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The Absence of War
Film / 1995

The Absence of War

Directed by Richard Eyre
DramaTV movie

★ 6.5/10Audience rating

Political drama written by David Hare and starring John Thaw and based on Labour's disastrous 1992 election campaign. Labour leader George Jones battles with his party on the campaign trail of a general election.

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Political drama written by David Hare and starring John Thaw and based on Labour's disastrous 1992 election campaign. Labour leader George Jones battles with his party on the campaign trail of a general election.

Cast

John ThawGeorge Jones Richard PascoMalcolm Pryce Nicholas DayCharles Kendrick Michael BryantBryden Thomas Saskia WickhamMary Housego Barbara Leigh-HuntGwenda Aaron Clare HigginsLindsay Fontaine Paul MoriartyAndrew Buchan Alastair GalbraithBruce George HarrisColin Fontaine Aorja HarrisLindsay's Child Elior HarrisLindsay's Child
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Oliver Ford DaviesOliver Dix Stephen BoxerNewscaster Jon SilvermanPolitical Correspondent Tyrone HugginsTrevor Avery Judith CokeCarole Kendrick Martin JarvisLinus Frank Judy DamasWaitress Mark ChapmanNaval Officer

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