The Finest Hours
Synopsis
A biography of Winston Churchill, shown through re-creations and actual film footage and told by Orson Welles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Baylis
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Churchill, Victor Wolfson
- Original Title
- The Finest Hours
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Le Vien International, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Baylis
Winston Churchill, Victor Wolfson
Hone Glendinning
Gerry Arbeid
Jack Levin
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Hone Glendinning
Director of Photography
Jack Levin
Producer
Victor Wolfson
Writer
Peter Baylis
Director
Gerry Arbeid
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Finest Hours
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What is The Finest Hours about?
A biography of Winston Churchill, shown through re-creations and actual film footage and told by Orson Welles.
Who directed The Finest Hours?
The Finest Hours was directed by Peter Baylis.
Who stars in The Finest Hours?
The principal cast of The Finest Hours includes George Baker, Faith Brook, David Healy, Orson Welles, George Westbury.
When was The Finest Hours released and how long is it?
The Finest Hours was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Is The Finest Hours based on a book or true story?
The Finest Hours is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Winston Churchill".