
Darkest Hour(2017)
In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.


“Never Compromise.”
A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

Meryl Streep
Margaret Thatcher

Jim Broadbent
Denis Thatcher

Olivia Colman
Carol Thatcher

Roger Allam
Gordon Reece

Susan Brown
June

Nick Dunning
Jim Prior

Nicholas Farrell
Airey Neave

Iain Glen
Alfred Roberts

Richard E. Grant
Michael Heseltine

Anthony Stewart Head
Geoffrey Howe
The Iron Lady is a history, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of capitalism, prime minister, based on true story, argentina, british overseas territory, war propaganda. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, it stars Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman. A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.
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