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The Young Mr. Pitt

6.219421h 58m

DramaHistory

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.

Directed by Carol Reed

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CAST

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Robert Donat

Robert DonatWilliam Pitt / The Earl of Chatham

Robert Morley

Robert MorleyCharles James Fox

Phyllis Calvert

Phyllis CalvertEleanor Eden

John Mills

John MillsWilliam Wilberforce

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Geoffrey AtkinsWilliam Pitt, as a boy

Jean Cadell

Jean CadellMrs. Sparry

Raymond Lovell

Raymond LovellGeorge the Third

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Agnes LauchlanQueen Charlotte