The Young Mr. Pitt
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.
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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
John Salew
Smith
Herbert Lom
Napoleon
Albert Lieven
Talleyrand
Stephen Haggard
Lord Nelson
Stuart Lindsell
Earl Spencer
Henry Hewitt
Addington
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$275K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Original Score
- Charles Williams
- Original Title
- The Young Mr. Pitt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $275K
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
Charles Williams
Freddie Young
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black, Maurice Ostrer
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Reed
Director
Edward Black
Producer
Maurice Ostrer
Producer
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Cecil Beaton
Costume Design
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Mr. Pitt
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What is The Young Mr. Pitt about?
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.
Who directed The Young Mr. Pitt?
The Young Mr. Pitt was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The Young Mr. Pitt?
The principal cast of The Young Mr. Pitt includes Robert Donat, Robert Morley, Phyllis Calvert, John Mills, Geoffrey Atkins.
When was The Young Mr. Pitt released and how long is it?
The Young Mr. Pitt was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Mr. Pitt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Mr. Pitt was composed by Charles Williams.