The Young Mr. Pitt
1942, English. Directed by Carol Reed.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Carol ReedDirector
- Robert DonatWilliam Pitt / The Earl of Chatham
- Robert MorleyCharles James Fox
- Phyllis CalvertEleanor Eden
- John MillsWilliam Wilberforce
- Geoffrey AtkinsWilliam Pitt, as a boy
- Jean CadellMrs. Sparry
- Raymond LovellGeorge the Third
- Agnes LauchlanQueen Charlotte
- Felix AylmerLord North
- Ian McLeanDundas
- Max AdrianRichard Sheridan
- A. Bromley DavenportSir Evan Nepean
Details
- Released
- 21 September 1942
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Budget
- $275K
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Who directed The Young Mr. Pitt?
The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) was directed by Carol Reed and stars Robert Donat, Robert Morley, Phyllis Calvert.