Movie

The Young Mr. Pitt

★ 6.2(9)19421h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Carol Reed
Release date: 1942-09-21
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Budget: $275,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About The Young Mr. Pitt

The Young Mr. Pitt is a 1942 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Carol Reed, starring Robert Donat, Robert Morley and Phyllis Calvert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Young Mr. Pitt in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Robert Donat

William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham

Robert Morley

Charles James Fox

Phyllis Calvert

Eleanor Eden

John Mills

William Wilberforce

Geoffrey Atkins

William Pitt, as a boy

Jean Cadell

Mrs. Sparry

Raymond Lovell

George the Third

Agnes Lauchlan

Queen Charlotte

Felix Aylmer

Lord North

Ian McLean

Dundas

Max Adrian

Richard Sheridan

A. Bromley Davenport

Sir Evan Nepean

Themes & keywords

biographynapoleonic warsbritish prime ministerbritish history18th centurymember of parliament

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Young Mr. Pitt in United Kingdom?+

The Young Mr. Pitt is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Young Mr. Pitt on Netflix?+

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How long is The Young Mr. Pitt?+

The Young Mr. Pitt has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Young Mr. Pitt?+

The Young Mr. Pitt stars Robert Donat, Robert Morley, Phyllis Calvert, John Mills and Geoffrey Atkins.

When did The Young Mr. Pitt come out?+

The Young Mr. Pitt is a 1942 movie directed by Carol Reed.

What genre is The Young Mr. Pitt?+

The Young Mr. Pitt is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Young Mr. Pitt?+

The Young Mr. Pitt was directed by Carol Reed.