Young Winston

Young Winston

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PG 1972 · 149 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Adventure, Drama, War

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

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