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Commentary with Director Nigel Cole
The Making of Made in Dagenham
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The Making of Made in Dagenham
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Who would think a movie about an autoworkers strike could be so entertaining and even moving? Made in Dagenham is simply brilliant. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky) finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the limelight when she becomes the leader of a strike by the women who sew the upholstery for a Ford factory in Dagenham, England--a strike that, thanks largely to the efforts of management and unions alike to dismiss it, turns into a struggle over equal pay for women. But because of a smart and subtle screenplay, understated direction, and above all outstanding performances by the entire cast--also featuring Rosamund Pike (An Education), Miranda Richardson (The Crying Game), and Bob Hoskins (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)--Made in Dagenham never stops being about people, even as its political scope widens. Every step is grounded in human relationships, among the striking women, between Rita and her husband, between the wife of a factory manager and a floor worker. The movie skillfully balances issues of class and gender equality and makes you care deeply about them--and about these people struggling for basic fairness. And it's funny, sad, and genuinely stirring. Simply a marvelous movie, not to be missed. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
From the director of Calendar Girls comes this extraordinary story based on true events. Dagenham, England 1968. At the town’s local Ford automobile plant, Rita O’Grady (Golden Globe® winner Sally Hawkins) is one of only 187 women in a workforce of 55,000 men. Facing overwhelming opposition in this “man’s world,” Rita rallies her female co-workers to fight for equal pay — a stand that defies the corporate status quo, threatens her marriage, and ultimately exacts a tragic toll. But with the support of the shop’s steward (Golden Globe® winner Bob Hoskins) and the government’s Employment Secretary (two-time Golden Globe® winner Miranda Richardson), the women become the sensation of the nation — and the catalyst for a profound turning point in time.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
MADE IN DAGENHAM is sort of a British version of NORMA RAE.
The film, based on a true story, is set in the late 1960s. It tells of a group of English women, employed at the Ford Motor Factory, who took on management and their own union by going out on strike, insisting on equal pay for equal work.
The always charming Sally Hawkins, playing an ordinary working class wife and mother, becomes the unexpected leader of the revolt, encouraged by her sympathetic union representative (Bob Hoskins) and, surprisingly, the attractive wife (Rosamund Pike) of the plant's manager, a highly educated, intelligent woman who, as a female, feels the same lack of respect from the men in her life.
Like the Sally Field classic, MADE IN DAGENHAM is one of those "stand up and cheer" movies that climaxes when the striking women meet with Miranda Richardson, the British Secretary of State. The film has a superb screenplay by William Ivory and was directed by Nigel Cole. Also in the well-chosen cast are Geraldine James, Jamie Winstone, Rupert Graves, Nicola Duffett and Richard Schiff, who plays the tough American Ford representative, sent to the UK to put those striking women in their place.
My only complaint with this otherwise excellent entertainment is the fact that, because England and the United States do not share a common language, some of the dialogue is difficult to understand.
© Michael B. Druxman
The film, based on a true story, is set in the late 1960s. It tells of a group of English women, employed at the Ford Motor Factory, who took on management and their own union by going out on strike, insisting on equal pay for equal work.
The always charming Sally Hawkins, playing an ordinary working class wife and mother, becomes the unexpected leader of the revolt, encouraged by her sympathetic union representative (Bob Hoskins) and, surprisingly, the attractive wife (Rosamund Pike) of the plant's manager, a highly educated, intelligent woman who, as a female, feels the same lack of respect from the men in her life.
Like the Sally Field classic, MADE IN DAGENHAM is one of those "stand up and cheer" movies that climaxes when the striking women meet with Miranda Richardson, the British Secretary of State. The film has a superb screenplay by William Ivory and was directed by Nigel Cole. Also in the well-chosen cast are Geraldine James, Jamie Winstone, Rupert Graves, Nicola Duffett and Richard Schiff, who plays the tough American Ford representative, sent to the UK to put those striking women in their place.
My only complaint with this otherwise excellent entertainment is the fact that, because England and the United States do not share a common language, some of the dialogue is difficult to understand.
© Michael B. Druxman
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
MADE IN DAGENHAM is a 'dramatized documentary' in that it is a recreation of a 1968 incident that occurred in Dagenham, a suburb of London. It was the time of Stonewall and the antiwar protests in America and so perhaps too few people appreciated the importance of this rebellion - a strike of equal rights, equal pay, and a statement against sexual discrimination at the Ford car factory. The employed women of the town were the ones responsible for creating the upholstery for the cars, but when one Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins) took on the inequalities she manage to become the spokeswoman for the female workers and the revolt was successful in settling a longterm problem.
The cast of this quiet little powerhouse of a movie includes the brilliance of Miranda Richardson, Bob Hoskins, Rosamund Pike, Rupert Graves, Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone and many others. The screenplay was written by William Ivory and the understated and subtle direction is by Nigel Cole. This is a brilliant little movie that packs a wallop. Grady Harp, May 11
The cast of this quiet little powerhouse of a movie includes the brilliance of Miranda Richardson, Bob Hoskins, Rosamund Pike, Rupert Graves, Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone and many others. The screenplay was written by William Ivory and the understated and subtle direction is by Nigel Cole. This is a brilliant little movie that packs a wallop. Grady Harp, May 11
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By R. Gawlitta
Format:DVD
"Made in Dagenham" received good buzz from critics and award committes alike, but I wasn't sure if I'd be watching another chick-flick. Rest assured, there's enough guy involvement to make this a generally pleasing true story about equal rights. The delightful Sally Hawkins is on hand to provide a strong and centered heroine, and the always reliable Miranda Richardson scores as hard-as-nails Barbara Castle.
There will be comparisons to "Norma Rae", but this film isn't as character driven; rather, the ensemble excels as a whole to provide insight as well as strong entertainment.
I enjoyed it more than expected; glad I saw it.
There will be comparisons to "Norma Rae", but this film isn't as character driven; rather, the ensemble excels as a whole to provide insight as well as strong entertainment.
I enjoyed it more than expected; glad I saw it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT TRUE STORY ABOUT THE EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN BY FORD CO
"A CAUSE CELEBRE" FOR WORKERS RIGHTS. AN IMPORTANT FILM OF COURAGE REWARDED IN CONTRAST TO TODAYS DEPRIVATION OF WORKERS RIGHTS AND ESPECIALLY WOMEN. Read more
Published 4 days ago by JUAN ROBLES
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story-fun to watch
The accents are a bit difficult at times. (At the end, the real characters talk and they are much easier to understand). The story is loosely bassed on a true event. Read more
Published 14 days ago by W. Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little gem.
Wonderful little movie. Blu ray quality very good. Love how they took a serious subject and incorporated humor. Love english movies!
Published 26 days ago by Swonny
4.0 out of 5 stars
3 to 4 stars.
Overall well done. You won't be bored. Get a glimps in english lower middle class life. Also price was right.
Published 1 month ago by champak Dedhia
5.0 out of 5 stars
A COMPLETELY SURPRISE
Bob Hoskins' and Sally Hawkins' performances made this so worthwhile. This kind of story will never lose its luster for me.
Published 4 months ago by Edith Allshouse
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good story, and it is true, and good soundtrack
I found the story very worthwhile telling and the soundtrack, being music of the 60's, was a pleasure to listen to.
Published 5 months ago by Steve C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sally Hawkins Scores Another Great Performance
I have enjoyed every movie I have seen Ms Hawkins in & this was no exception. Another fine performance recreating the struggle of women to achieve equal pay in the UK. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mark Showalter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie for young women
I recommend this movie to any parent that has high school girls at home. In a true story, it teaches them about
integrity, commitment, love and patience.
integrity, commitment, love and patience.
Published 6 months ago by Craig P. Dulis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic gem
A wonderful film in the best British style. Casting and script are just about perfect and the transfer to disc is outstanding. I loved it!
Published 15 months ago by John Chandler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mom
I loved this movie from the get-go. When I first saw the trailer, I told myself that this was going to be one of my all time favorites. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paul T Sours
