The Agitator
Synopsis
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
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William Hartnell
Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Mary Morris
Lettie Shackleton
John Laurie
Tom Tetley
Moore Marriott
Ben Duckett
George Carney
Bill Shackleton
Elliott Mason
Mrs. Pettinger
J.H. Roberts
Mr. Ambler
Frederick Leister
Mark Overend
Joss Ambler
Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mrs. Montrose
Joyce Heron
Helen Montrose
Edward Rigby
Charlie Branfield
Philip Godfrey
Bert Roberts
Moira Lister
Joan Shackleton
Beatrice Varley
Mrs. Shackleton
Cyril Smith
Dunham
Howard Douglas
Taylor
Lloyd Pearson
Derek Cunlyffe
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Harlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dryhurst, William Riley
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- The Agitator
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Harlow
Edward Dryhurst, William Riley
John Greenwood
Arthur Grant, James Wilson
Douglas Myers
Louis H. Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dryhurst
Writer
John Harlow
Director
Louis H. Jackson
Producer
Douglas Myers
Editor
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Agitator
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What is The Agitator about?
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
Who directed The Agitator?
The Agitator was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in The Agitator?
The principal cast of The Agitator includes William Hartnell, Mary Morris, John Laurie, Moore Marriott, George Carney.
When was The Agitator released and how long is it?
The Agitator was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Agitator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Agitator was composed by John Greenwood.
Is The Agitator based on a book or true story?
The Agitator is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Riley".