Pete Postlethwaite plays Danny, Tara Fitzgerald plays Gloria and Ewan McGregor plays Andy in the 1996 British film ‘Brassed Off‘.
Main cast
- DannyPete PostlethwaiteMain
- GloriaTara FitzgeraldMain
- AndyEwan McGregorMain
Supporting cast
- PhilStephen TompkinsonSupp
- HarryJimmy NailSupp
- JimPeter MartinSupp
- VeraSue JohnstonSupp
- IdaMary HealeySupp
- DougieStephen MooreSupp
- SandraCelia ImrieSupp
Guest & voice
- ErnieKen ColleyGuest
- MickPhilip JacksonGuest
- Mrs. OgdenGemma JonesGuest
- Band MemberHugh RossGuest
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About this cast
‘Brassed Off’ is a 1996 British comedy-drama film about a colliery brass band in Yorkshire struggling to stay together during the miners’ strike. The story centres on the band’s battle to survive amid pit closures, with a focus on community, love and music.
FAQs
Who plays Danny in Brassed Off?
Pete Postlethwaite plays Danny, the band’s conductor and a former miner.
Who plays Gloria in Brassed Off?
Tara Fitzgerald plays Gloria, a flugelhorn player who joins the colliery band.
Who plays Andy in Brassed Off?
Ewan McGregor plays Andy, a young miner and band member who falls for Gloria.
What is the film Brassed Off about?
It follows the Grimley Colliery Brass Band as the miners face pit closures, blending comedy, romance and tragedy.
Where was Brassed Off filmed?
The film was shot on location in Yorkshire, primarily in Barnsley and the surrounding mining villages.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026