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The Cause

19811h 10mMovieDramaWarTV Movie

"I wish I could write ... about what Spain was like - a real cause. Not just Cornford, Hemingway and Orwell, but the ordinary blokes who went." A confused industrial dispute at a London hospital triggers off in trade unionist George Harley…

DirectorBarry Davis

WriterDerek Lister

ProducerTerry Coles

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Cast · Directed by Barry Davis

Jimmy Jewel

George Harley - England 1980

Andrew Fell

George Harley - Spain 1936

David Suchet

Tony Caunter

Clive Merrison

Bill Buffery

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Tim Wylton

Eamon Boland

Elizabeth Romilly

Elizabeth Romilly

Kelvin Spooner

Jonathan Burn

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The Cause — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cause?

The Cause isn't streaming anywhere in Switzerland yet.

Is The Cause on Netflix?

No, The Cause is not on Netflix in Switzerland as of August 2026.

Is The Cause on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Cause isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Switzerland right now.

Where can I watch The Cause for free?

The Cause isn't streaming in Switzerland yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Cause?

The Cause hasn't started streaming in Switzerland yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 24, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.