Young Winston (1972)

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157 min - Adventure | Biography | Drama - 26 October 1972 (Sweden)

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This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill (Simon Ward)... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Attenborough

Writers:

Winston Churchill (based upon "My Early Life: A Roving Commission"), Carl Foreman (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Simon Ward, Robert Shaw and Anne Bancroft

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Robert Shaw	...	Lord Randolph Churchill
	Anne Bancroft	...	Lady Jennie Churchill
	Simon Ward	...	Winston Churchill
	Jack Hawkins	...	Mr. Welldon
	Ian Holm	...	George E. Buckle
	Anthony Hopkins	...	David Lloyd George
	Patrick Magee	...	General Bindon Blood
	Edward Woodward	...	Captain Aylmer Haldane
	John Mills	...	General Kitchener
	Peter Cellier	...	Captain 35th Sikhs
	Ronald Hines	...	Adjutant 35 Sikhs
	Raymond Huntley	...	Old Officer (scenes deleted)
	Russell Lewis	...	Winston Churchill (Age 7)
	Pat Heywood	...	Mrs. Everest
	Laurence Naismith	...	Lord Salisbury

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This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill (Simon Ward), including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament. Written by Matt <matt@measham.force9.net>

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Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | War

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 1972 (Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

El joven Winston See more »

Filming Locations:

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Open Road See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

157 min | USA: 124 min | Argentina: 125 min

Sound Mix:

Mono | 6-Track Stereo (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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This was the first of five films that Richard Attenborough and Anthony Hopkins worked together on. They later worked together on Magic, A Bridge Too Far, Chaplin, and Shadowlands. See more »

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Crew or equipment visible: Just as 'the last ever cavalry charge' is starting, there's a 'cavalry-mans view' towards the enemy lines. The wheel marks of the vehicle carrying the camera are visible, presumably from previous takes. See more »

Quotes

Winston Churchill: I'm free! I'm Winston Bloody Churchill, and I'm free!
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