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The Tribe (N/A)

Name: The Tribe
Director: Stephen Poliakoff
Genre: drama film
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Jeremy Northam, Rupert Penry-Jones, Michael Feast, George Costigan, Togo Igawa

⏱ 105 min drama film

Plot

1998 film by Stephen Poliakoff

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Why Watch This

Stephen Poliakoff’s “The Tribe” is a richly textured portrait of a generation caught between tradition and the upheavals of late‑20th‑century Britain. The film’s sprawling ensemble delivers intimate, often bittersweet moments that linger long after the credits roll.

Best For

Drama lovers, British cinema fans, Ensemble cast enthusiasts, Period piece fans, Character‑driven story seekers

The CinePearl Take

Jeremy Northam anchors the story with a quietly magnetic performance as the idealistic teacher whose ambitions both inspire and implode. Poliakoff’s pacing is deliberately measured, allowing the audience to feel the weight of each decade as the characters evolve. The film’s central theme—how personal aspirations collide with societal expectations—remains resonant, even if the narrative occasionally drifts into melodrama.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Stephen Poliakoff
Cast: Jeremy Northam, Rupert Penry-Jones, Michael Feast, George Costigan, Togo Igawa, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Trevor Eve, Laura Fraser, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Andreas Wisniewski, Joely Richardson, Anna Friel
Writer: Stephen Poliakoff

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