The Young Mr. Pitt

The Young Mr. Pitt

1942
1h 58m
6.2

6.2/10

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Drama History
Overview

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $275,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

biography napoleonic wars british prime minister british history 18th century member of parliament

Quick Facts

Release Date September 21, 1942
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0035586

Cast

Robert Donat
Robert Donat

William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham

Robert Morley
Robert Morley

Charles James Fox

Phyllis Calvert
Phyllis Calvert

Eleanor Eden

John Mills
John Mills

William Wilberforce

Geoffrey Atkins
Geoffrey Atkins

William Pitt, as a boy

Jean Cadell
Jean Cadell

Mrs. Sparry

Raymond Lovell
Raymond Lovell

George the Third

Agnes Lauchlan
Agnes Lauchlan

Queen Charlotte

Felix Aylmer
Felix Aylmer

Lord North

Ian McLean
Ian McLean

Dundas

Max Adrian
Max Adrian

Richard Sheridan

A. Bromley Davenport
A. Bromley Davenport

Sir Evan Nepean

Key Crew

Carol Reed
Director
Edward Black
Producer
Maurice Ostrer
Producer
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay