Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Carol ReedDirector
- Sidney GilliatScreenplay
- Frank LaunderScreenplay
Cast
- 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