The Young Mr. Pitt
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September 21, 1942
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Drama, History
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.
Featured Crew
Carol Reed
Director
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
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Cast
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