The Young Mr. Pitt
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.
Directed by Carol Reed · Written by Sidney Gilliat
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Cast
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Robert Donat William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham -
Robert Morley Charles James Fox -
Phyllis Calvert Eleanor Eden -
John Mills William Wilberforce - Geoffrey Atkins William Pitt, as a boy
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Jean Cadell Mrs. Sparry -
Raymond Lovell George the Third - Agnes Lauchlan Queen Charlotte
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Felix Aylmer Lord North -
Ian McLean Dundas -
Max Adrian Richard Sheridan -
A. Bromley Davenport Sir Evan Nepean
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3h 11m together
The Young Mr. Pitt
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