The Strike
Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.
Peter Richardsonas Al Pacino as Arthur ScargillJennifer Saundersas Meryl Streep as Mrs ScargillAlexei Sayleas PaulDawn Frenchas Verity/Old Lady/CelebrityNigel Planeras Bernard/Old Man/Camp ActorRobbie Coltraneas Goldie/Dutch/CelebrityAdrian Edmondsonas Adrian/Slim/PolicemanKeith Allenas Film Exec/Camp Actor 2/CelebrityRik Mayallas Speaker/HunchbackRonald Allenas Prime MinisterKat Mansooras TammyDerren Nesbittas Chauffeur/McGregorSteven O'Donnellas Gerry/2nd Man/PicketerDaniel Peacockas Workman 1Pete Richensas Workman 2