The Agitator
1945, English. Directed by John Harlow.
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John HarlowDirector
- William HartnellPeter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
- Mary MorrisLettie Shackleton
- John LaurieTom Tetley
- Moore MarriottBen Duckett
- George CarneyBill Shackleton
- Elliott MasonMrs. Pettinger
- J.H. RobertsMr. Ambler
- Frederick LeisterMark Overend
- Joss AmblerCharles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
- Cathleen NesbittMrs. Montrose
- Joyce HeronHelen Montrose
- Edward RigbyCharlie Branfield
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1945
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edward Dryhurst
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What The Agitator is based on
The Agitator is based on Peter Pettinger, a 1925 novel by Willie Riley.
Novel · 1925
Peter Pettinger
By Willie Riley
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The Agitator runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Agitator on?
The Agitator isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 January 1945. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Agitator?
If you liked The Agitator, try Won't Back Down, Mansfield Park, Girl in the Box.
Who directed The Agitator?
The Agitator (1945) was directed by John Harlow and stars William Hartnell, Mary Morris, John Laurie.
What is The Agitator based on?
The Agitator is based on Peter Pettinger, a 1925 novel by Willie Riley.