McLibel(2005)
The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Franny Armstrong, Ken Loach
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Cast
Helen Steel
Self
Dave Morris
Self
Bruce Alexander
Richard Rampton QC
Pip Donaghy
David Walker
Ian Flintoff
David Green
Oliver Ford Davies
Dr. Arnott
Richard Hope
Judge
William Hope
Guardian Newspaper Representative
Linda McGuire
Today Newspaper Representative
Nick Miles
Channel 4 Representative
Fred Pearson
Sid Nicholson
Malcolm Tierney
Ed Oakley
Anita Anand
Voiceover
Peter Armstrong
Voiceover
Chris Brierley
Voiceover
Rhona Cameron
Voiceover
Wilson Haagens
Voiceover
Frank Hutson
Voiceover
McLibel — frequently asked questions
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McLibel is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did McLibel come out?+
McLibel was released in 2005.
How long is McLibel?+
McLibel runs for 85 minutes (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed McLibel?+
McLibel was directed by Franny Armstrong and Ken Loach.
Who stars in McLibel?+
McLibel stars Helen Steel, Dave Morris, Bruce Alexander, Pip Donaghy and Ian Flintoff.
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