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McLibel

2005-05-20 · 85 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary

A deep dive into the historic 1997–2005 libel lawsuit, wherein fast-food conglomerate McDonald's sued environmental activists Helen Steel and David Morris over a critical factsheet. It became the longest trial in English legal history and a major free-speech PR disaster for the corporation.

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Directors
Franny Armstrong, Ken Loach
Production companies
Journeyman Films Ltd.
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 7,234

Top Cast

Helen SteelSelf
Dave MorrisSelf
Bruce AlexanderBruce AlexanderRichard Rampton QC
Pip DonaghyPip DonaghyDavid Walker
Ian FlintoffDavid Green
Oliver Ford DaviesOliver Ford DaviesDr. Arnott
Richard HopeRichard HopeJudge
William HopeWilliam HopeGuardian Newspaper Representative
Linda McGuireToday Newspaper Representative
Nick MilesNick MilesChannel 4 Representative
Fred PearsonFred PearsonSid Nicholson
Malcolm TierneyMalcolm TierneyEd Oakley
Anita AnandAnita AnandVoiceover
Peter ArmstrongVoiceover
Chris BrierleyVoiceover
Rhona CameronRhona CameronVoiceover
Wilson HaagensVoiceover
Frank HutsonVoiceover
Simon O'BrienSimon O'BrienVoiceover
Alfie ThomasVoiceover

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