The read
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
54 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard AttenboroughDirector
- Carl ForemanScreenplay
Cast
- Simon WardWinston Churchill
- Peter CellierLe capitaine du 35e Sikhs
- Robert ShawLord Randolph Churchill
- Anne BancroftLady Jennie Churchill
- Jack HawkinsMr. Welldon
- Ian HolmGeorge E. Buckle
- Anthony HopkinsDavid Llyod George
- Edward WoodwardCaptain Aylmer Haldane
- John MillsGeneral Kitchner
- Patrick MageeGeneral Bindon Blood
- James CosmoOfficer on Train
- Jane SeymourPamela Plowden
Stills
Themes
parliamentelectionbritish politicsturn of the century19th centuryboer warwinston churchill