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The Monocled Mutineer

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19861986
  • 5h 10m
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8.2/10
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Paul McGann in The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
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During World War I, Percy Toplis, a deserter from the British Army, plays a major role in the Étaples Mutiny in September 1917.During World War I, Percy Toplis, a deserter from the British Army, plays a major role in the Étaples Mutiny in September 1917.During World War I, Percy Toplis, a deserter from the British Army, plays a major role in the Étaples Mutiny in September 1917.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
354
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  • Stars
    • Paul McGann
    • Bill Fellows
    • Matthew Marsh
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    • Paul McGann
    • Bill Fellows
    • Matthew Marsh
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    1986

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    Paul McGann
    Paul McGann
    • Percy Toplisas Percy Toplis
    4 episodes4 eps • 1986
    Bill Fellows
    Bill Fellows
    • Geordieas Geordie
    3 episodes3 eps • 1986
    Matthew Marsh
    Matthew Marsh
    • Charles Strangeas Charles Strange
    3 episodes3 eps • 1986
    Anthony Calf
    Anthony Calf
    • Guinessas Guiness
    3 episodes3 eps • 1986
    Jane Wood
    • Annie Websteras Annie Webster
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Timothy West
    Timothy West
    • Thomsonas Thomson
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Ron Donachie
    Ron Donachie
    • Strachanas Strachan
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Dave Hill
    Dave Hill
    • Frank Websteras Frank Webster
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Penelope Wilton
    Penelope Wilton
    • Lady Angela Forbesas Lady Angela Forbes
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Dorothyas Dorothy
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn
    • Frannyas Franny
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Geoff Morrell
    Geoff Morrell
    • Aussie Gas Maskas Aussie Gas Mask
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    David Allister
    • General Asseras General Asser
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Philip McGough
    • Edwin Woodhallas Edwin Woodhall…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Louis Mellis
    • Scots Gas Maskas Scots Gas Mask
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Patrick Doyle
    Patrick Doyle
    • Gilzeanas Gilzean
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Aran Bell
    • Fallowsas Fallows
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986
    Billy Clarke2 episodes2 eps • 1986
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    During World War I, Percy Toplis, a deserter from the British Army, plays a major role in the Étaples Mutiny in September 1917.
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      Percy Toplis was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, on August 22, 1896 and died, shot dead while on the run, on June 6, 1920. Accused of murder, he was the first person in modern English history to be found guilty in his absence by inquest. He had his tongue cut out before burial, and was buried in an unmarked grave in Penrith's Beacon Edge Cemetery on June 9.
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    just how good was it?
    whether you agree or disagree with the total factual accuarcy of this programme, it remains the most moving and thought provoking drama based around the first world war that i have ever encountered. the fact that it has only been repeated once since 1987 is a sad reflection on the cowardice of the modern day British establishment rather than then the alleged cowardice of ordinary men involved in an extraordinary war. if you ever get an opportunity to view this piece of work - DO - it will challenge your opinions and make you anxious for 2017 when perhaps the truth will be told. the performances of not only the principle actors but the lesser known characters were exceptional and the production was immaculate (i seem to remember that only authentic period cigarettes were smoked and the solicitors office in somerset that was painted pink to recreate the brothel was so effective that it remained that way for some time afterwards!)
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    • Release date
      • August 31, 1986 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Мятежник с моноклем
    • Filming locations
      • Somerton, Somerset, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      5 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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