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England Is Mine is a 2017 British biographical drama film, based on the early years of singer Morrissey, before he formed The Smiths in 1982 with Johnny Marr. Originally titled Steven (Morrissey's first name), the title of the film comes from a lyric in the Smiths' song "Still Ill": "England is mine, and it owes me a living."
Jun 10, 2018 · He admitted Poldark’s facial scar and “physical characteristics” were based on an injured flying officer he met on a train during the Second World War — but he claimed there was never one real...
Aug 22, 2017 · Morrissey’s high-profile tenure in the public-eye, from the mid ’80s to the present day, has been characterised by debate over the truth behind many of his actions and intentions, yet England Is Mine focuses on arguably the least controversial aspect of his life so far.
- Lee Ashworth
Apr 13, 2015 · As Sharron Schwartz, a specialist in the Cornish diaspora, argues: "By the late 19th century there was barely a mine in the world that did not have Cornish labour, and many had Cornish mine...
- Boyd Tonkin
Aug 25, 2017 · There’s clearly a biopic in Morrissey’s true story. You can hear it in the timbre of his voice and the wit of his lyrics. However, it is not in “England is Mine,” a flat, disappointing drama that casts Morrissey as a mopey teenager.
It's hard to do a true biopic when the subject doesn't want to participate. I really hope he does one in the future. His life story is worth telling.
Jun 28, 2022 · It has no basis in fact. The reason for that misunderstanding stems from the fact that Boyer was a miner and worked through the strike and Frogson was a leading member of the NUM. But...
