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The Young Mr. Pitt

62% | Sep 21, 1942 | 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
Charles Williams
Music

Cast

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Robert Donat
William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham
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Robert Morley
Charles James Fox
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Phyllis Calvert
Eleanor Eden
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John Mills
William Wilberforce
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Geoffrey Atkins
William Pitt, as a boy

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