Classic Cinemas
Strikebound
The Story
Based on real events in Gippsland, Victoria 1937, Strikebound (1984) tells the story of Wattie Doig (Chris Haywood) and his wife, Agnes (Carol Burns). Wattie, employed at the Sunbeam coal mine and Agnes, a member of the Salvation Army - angered by poor pay and dangerous conditions, present demands with other miners to company manager Birch (David Kendall). Birch refuses to negotiate, prompting the miners to strike. With union organisers Idris Williams (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and Charlie Nelson (Rob Steele) coordinating efforts, Wattie emerges as a spokesperson and Agnes forms a Women’s Auxiliary in support of the cause.
Rating
PG
Cast
Chris Haywood, Carol Burns, Hugh Keays-Byrne
Director
Richard Lowenstein
