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The Miner's Son

The Miner's Son

2024•2h 2m•4.0/10
DramaMusic

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🎬TMDb
4.0/10(1)

Set against the backdrop of the 1984 miners' strike, a rock band strive for success during turbulent times.

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Production

Ettecon Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Leona Clarke

Leona Clarke

Chrissy

Kevin Short

Kevin Short

Dean Glover

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

DS Barton

Paul Kavanagh

Alan

Paul Dewdney

Terry Harrison

George Nettleton

George Nettleton

Vim

Ben Shockley

Ben Shockley

Smudge

Shane Senior

Roger

Audrina Oakes

Aisha

Mike Rivarno

Tom

Imogen Dymott

Kelly

Marie Hamm

Marie Hamm

Angie

Ryan Hill

Mickey

David Easter

Will

Guy Scantlebury

Rev.John Baker

Jerry Anderson

Jerry Anderson

Derry Knight

Huw Ab Jones

Clay

Nicky B.

Nicky B.

Bridget

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