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Cast
Robert Donat
as William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham
Robert Morley
as Charles James Fox
Phyllis Calvert
as Eleanor Eden
John Mills
as William Wilberforce
Geoffrey Atkins
as William Pitt, as a boy
Jean Cadell
as Mrs. Sparry
Raymond Lovell
as George the Third
Agnes Lauchlan
as Queen Charlotte
Felix Aylmer
as Lord North
Ian McLean
as Dundas
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1942
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes9
DirectorCarol Reed
WritersSidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Young Mr. Pitt
About 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, The Young Mr. Pitt leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Donat, Robert Morley, Phyllis Calvert — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1942.
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