The Last of England backdrop

The Last of England 1987 Directed by Derek Jarman

The artist's personal commentary on the decline of his country in a language closer to poetry than prose. A dark meditation on London under Thatcher.

Production Countries Germany , United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 23 August 1987
87 mins
Cast
Tilda Swinton The Maid
Spencer Leigh Soldier / Various roles
'Spring' Mark Adley Spring / Various roles (as Spring)
Gerrard McArthur Various roles
Jonny Phillips Various roles (as Jonathan Phillips)
Gay Gaynor Various roles
Matthew Hawkins Junkyard Guy
Nigel Terry Narrator (voice)
Derek Jarman Himself (uncredited)