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The malignant spirit
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Peterloo

The malignant spirit, born of the odiousFrench Revolution, is even now plainlypersuading...

The malignant spirit, born of the odious
French Revolution, is even now plainly
persuading our people that, alone by open violence, can their grievances
be redressed

Full Transcript

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The malignant spirit,
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born of the odious French Revolution,
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is even now plainly persuading our people
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that, alone by open violence,
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can their grievances be redressed.
Duration
15 seconds
Views
16
Timestamp in Movie
00:59:03
Uploaded
Jul 06, 2025
Genres
drama, history
Production
Thin Man Films,Film4 Productions,BFI,Lipsync Productions

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Movie Summary

The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre in which British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester.
(MURMURING) - Peterloo 00:15
(MURMURING)
(MURMURING) - Peterloo 00:08
(MURMURING)
..for here procrastination - Peterloo 00:07
..for here procrastination
We have a duty to our readers - Peterloo 00:06
We have a duty to our readers
It may be that not every reader will understand - Peterloo 00:05
It may be that not every reader will understand
"Habeas Corpus means every Briton's right to protection - Peterloo 00:11
"Habeas Corpus means every Briton's right to prote...
Without which the common man is reduced to slavery. - Peterloo 00:04
Without which the common man is reduced to slavery.
Yes. Now, "There are three classes of men - - Peterloo 00:13
Yes. Now, "There are three classes of men -
"It is the cornerstone of our constitution - Peterloo 00:06
"It is the cornerstone of our constitution
- (LAUGHTER) - Poor fat lad, - Peterloo 00:05
- (LAUGHTER) - Poor fat lad,
(LAUGHTER) - Peterloo 00:05
(LAUGHTER)
We saw Mr Henry Hunt addressing t'crowd. - Peterloo 00:05
We saw Mr Henry Hunt addressing t'crowd.
Aye, we saw him, we heard him and we were moved by him. - Peterloo 00:04
Aye, we saw him, we heard him and we were moved by him.
Never afore did I see a man so gifted in public speak - - Peterloo 00:07
Never afore did I see a man so gifted in public speak -
- We can all deliver a speech. - Do not get me wrong, John. - Peterloo 00:04
- We can all deliver a speech. - Do not get me wrong, John.
I'm not saying that tha'self cannot turn a phrase, - Peterloo 00:08
I'm not saying that tha'self cannot turn a phrase,
He speaks with a... a passion and a fervour - Peterloo 00:14
He speaks with a... a passion and a fervour
Aye, "vainglorious", I've heard folk describe him. - Peterloo 00:04
Aye, "vainglorious", I've heard folk describe...
- Is he not a landowner? - Aye, he is, James, - Peterloo 00:06
- Is he not a landowner? - Aye, he is, James,
And that gives him the wherewithal and the ability - Peterloo 00:07
And that gives him the wherewithal and the ability