The Young Mr. Pitt
Film1942118 min6.2/10 on TMDB
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Directed by Carol Reed
The story
In 1783 England, King George III appoints William Pitt only 24 years old, as PM. When members of Parliament refuse to take Pitt seriously, he calls for a general election and wins. Pitt works to reform England, focusing on rebuilding the navy while across the sea in France, Napoleon Bonaparte begins his conquest of Europe.
Cast & crew
Robert DonatWilliam Pitt / The Earl of Chatham
Robert MorleyCharles James Fox
Phyllis CalvertEleanor Eden
John MillsWilliam WilberforceGeoffrey Atkins
Geoffrey AtkinsWilliam Pitt, as a boy
Jean CadellMrs. Sparry
Raymond LovellGeorge the ThirdAgnes Lauchlan
Agnes LauchlanQueen Charlotte
Felix AylmerLord North
Ian McLeanDundas
Max AdrianRichard Sheridan
A. Bromley DavenportSir Evan NepeanExplore the crew
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Producer
- Edward Black
- Producer
- Maurice Ostrer
- Editor
- R. E. Dearing
- Screenplay
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay
- Sidney Gilliat
- Director of Photography
- Freddie Young