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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist

  • TV Movie
  • 1983
  • 1h 14m
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8.5/10
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The Accidental Death of an Anarchist (1983)
ComedyDrama

During questioning by the police, a railway worker falls to his death from the multi-story police HQ. The government says it was an accident but there is a public outcry. The Superintendant ... Read allDuring questioning by the police, a railway worker falls to his death from the multi-story police HQ. The government says it was an accident but there is a public outcry. The Superintendant and Inspector responsible are awaiting the arrival of an Investigating Judge but get more ... Read allDuring questioning by the police, a railway worker falls to his death from the multi-story police HQ. The government says it was an accident but there is a public outcry. The Superintendant and Inspector responsible are awaiting the arrival of an Investigating Judge but get more than they bargained for when a lunatic escapes and impersonates him.

  • Directors
    • Alan Horrox
    • Gavin Richards
  • Writers
    • Dario Fo
    • Gavin Richards
  • Stars
    • Gavin Richards
    • Jim Bywater
    • Clive Russell
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    121
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Alan Horrox
      • Gavin Richards
    • Writers
      • Dario Fo
      • Gavin Richards
    • Stars
      • Gavin Richards
      • Jim Bywater
      • Clive Russell
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gavin Richards
    • The Maniac
    Jim Bywater
    • Inspector Pissani
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Superintendent
    Gavin Muir
    • Constable
    John Surman
    • Inspector Bertozzo
    Susan Denaker
    Susan Denaker
    • Maria Feletti
    Hal Jeayes
    • Policeman
    Richard Coverley
    • Policeman
    Vincenzo Nicoli
    Vincenzo Nicoli
    • Policeman
    Steve Fideli
    • Suspect
    Brigid O'Hara
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    • Directors
      • Alan Horrox
      • Gavin Richards
    • Writers
      • Dario Fo
      • Gavin Richards
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      Accidental Death of an Anarchist opened at the Belasco Theater (New York City) on November 15, 1984 and ran for 20 performances.

    User reviews13

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    10/10

    Very very good comedy

    I'm so glad I found someone else in the world who saw this. I was beginning to think I was the only one!

    It's a truly excellent comedy - anarchic, insane, controversial, thought provoking. Even now, 23 years later I can still remember the lines and key moments. Comedy acting at its best, with ad lib moments and quick thinking throughout.

    All the actors put their whole heart and being into the parts, and it's unlike anything you've seen before, seeming to be almost unscripted in parts.

    The question now is can you get it on video? I'd love to get hold of this!
    • raindog951
    • Aug 14, 2006
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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1983 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Thames Television
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      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
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