The Iron Lady
- Director: Phyllida Lloyd
- Writer: Abi Morgan
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, Richard E. Grant, Roger Allam
- Language: English, French, Czech
- Theatrical Release Date: December 30, 2011
- Awards: Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Makeup, Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Actress
- On The Web Film WebsiteIMDB Entryhomepage
Tagline: Never compromise
Synopsis: THE IRON LADY tells the compelling story of Margaret Thatcher, a woman who smashed through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world. The story concerns power and the price that is paid for power, and is a surprising and intimate portrait of an extraordinary and complex woman. [Synopsis courtesy of Official Site]
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Women and Hollywood News
Meryl on Margaret
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died yesterday. To say that she was a controversial figure is a huge understatement. On top of all the discussions about her work as Prime Minister, one topic that has gotten a large amount of discussion is whether or not she was a feminist...
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In Theaters: 'A Separation' Comes Between 'Pariah' & 'The Iron Lady'
Happy almost 2012 to you! It seems studios don't expect many moviegoers at the theaters this weekend, knowing that we'll all be out partying it up with friends, rather than hitting up the multiplex with family like last week. Only a few new releases this week, so you'll be able to catch ...
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Director Phyllida Lloyd Says She Thought Of 'The Iron Lady' As 'King Lear' For Girls
Meryl Streep's latest film "The Iron Lady" -- in which she portrays Margaret Thatcher -- isn't without controversy, not least of which because she's playing one of the most polarizing figures of the 20th century.
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Awards Mania As 'The Artist,' 'The Tree Of Life' & 'The Descendants' Earn Top Critic Organization Honors
Sunday was a major day for Oscar prognosticators, as a number of critics organizations went live with their end-of-2011 honors. Some films gained support, and some lost quite a bit of steam, but for those of you who look at the whole thing like a horse race, there was a lot of movement amongst a thi...
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Watch: New Trailer For 'The Iron Lady' Gives Margaret Thatcher The Epic Cinematic Treatment
The one thing that has always bothered this writer about the whole idea of "The Iron Lady" is that Margaret Thatcher isn't exactly the most sympathetic of politicians. In fact, in the eyes of many, she's one of the worst Prime Ministers Britain has ever had (unless you're a har...
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The Playlist Reviews
Review: 'The Iron Lady' Is A Shabby & Tin-Eared Standard-Issue Biopic
Starring two time winner and multiple-Oscar nominee Meryl Streep as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, "The Iron Lady" will be watched across broad ideological divides; Thatcher was (and is) an icon to the Right, while she was (and is) demonized and disparaged by the Left. The film's also bei...
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