Young Winston(1972)
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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.
Director
Richard Attenborough
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Simon Ward
as Winston Churchill
Peter Cellier
as Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs
Robert Shaw
as Lord Randolph Churchill
Anne Bancroft
as Lady Jennie Churchill
Jack Hawkins
as Mr. Welldon
Ian Holm
as George E. Buckle
Anthony Hopkins
as David Llyod George
Edward Woodward
as Captain Aylmer Haldane
John Mills
as General Kitchner
Patrick Magee
as General Bindon Blood
James Cosmo
as Officer on Train
Jane Seymour
as Pamela Plowden
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
2h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Winston?▼
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What is Young Winston about?▼
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.
Who directed Young Winston?▼
Young Winston was directed by Richard Attenborough and released in 1972. It is a action, adventure, drama, war film.
How long is Young Winston?▼
Young Winston has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
Who stars in Young Winston?▼
The cast of Young Winston includes Simon Ward as Winston Churchill, Peter Cellier as Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs, Robert Shaw as Lord Randolph Churchill, Anne Bancroft as Lady Jennie Churchill, Jack Hawkins as Mr. Welldon and more.
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