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Young Winston

Young Winston

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19726.22h 29m

Overview

This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.

Directed by Richard Attenborough
Written by Carl Foreman
Produced by Carl Foreman
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Top Cast

Simon Ward

Simon Ward

Winston Churchill

Peter Cellier

Peter Cellier

Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw

Lord Randolph Churchill

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Lady Jennie Churchill

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Mr. Welldon

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

George E. Buckle

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

David Llyod George

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Captain Aylmer Haldane

John Mills

John Mills

General Kitchner

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

General Bindon Blood

Themes & Keywords

parliamentelectionbritish politicsturn of the century19th centuryboer warwinston churchill

About Young Winston

Young Winston is a action, adventure, drama, war film released in 1972 exploring themes of parliament, election, british politics, turn of the century, 19th century, boer war. Directed by Richard Attenborough, it stars Simon Ward, Peter Cellier, Robert Shaw. This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.

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