The Prime Minister
Synopsis
A biopic of the legendary Benjamin Disraeli, his rise from a foppish young novelist to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and confidante of Queen Victoria.
Top Cast
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John Gielgud
Disraeli
Diana Wynyard
Mary Anne
Will Fyffe
The Agitator
Owen Nares
Lord Derby
Fay Compton
Queen Victoria
Pamela Standish
Princess Victoria
Stephen Murray
Mr. Gladstone
Frederick Leister
Lord Melbourne
Nicholas Hannen
Sir Robert Peel
Anthony Ireland
Count D'Orsay
Irene Browne
Lady Londonderry
Joss Ambler
Earl of Carnarvon (uncredited)
Hugh Bickett
(uncredited)
Vera Bogetti
Lady Blessington (uncredited)
Barbara Everest
Baroness Lehzen (uncredited)
Lyn Harding
Bismarck (uncredited)
Glynis Johns
Miss Sheridan (uncredited)
Margaret Johnston
Miss Sheridan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thorold Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hogan, Brock Williams
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- The Prime Minister
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Brothers-First National Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thorold Dickinson
Michael Hogan, Brock Williams
Jack Beaver
Basil Emmott
Leslie Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Thorold Dickinson
Director
Michael Hogan
Screenplay
Brock Williams
Screenplay
Leslie Norman
Editor
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prime Minister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prime Minister about?
A biopic of the legendary Benjamin Disraeli, his rise from a foppish young novelist to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and confidante of Queen Victoria.
Who directed The Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister was directed by Thorold Dickinson.
Who stars in The Prime Minister?
The principal cast of The Prime Minister includes John Gielgud, Diana Wynyard, Will Fyffe, Owen Nares, Fay Compton.
When was The Prime Minister released and how long is it?
The Prime Minister was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prime Minister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prime Minister was composed by Jack Beaver.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).