George Purse is the gamekeeper for the duke's estate, a role he takes seriously. His position gives him a certain status, but he has an uneasy relationship with some of the locals, not least those who turn to poaching
| Directing | Ken Loach | Director |
| Writing | Ken Loach | Writer |
| Writing | Barry Hines | Novel |
| Camera | Chris Menges | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Roger James | Editor |
| Camera | Charles Stewart | Director of Photography |
| Art | Martin Johnson | Production Design |
| Art | Graham Tew | Art Direction |
