The Gathering Storm
Synopsis
A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.
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The Gathering Storm (2002) - Albert Finney
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-28
Top Cast
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Albert Finney
Winston Churchill
Vanessa Redgrave
Clemmie Churchill
Jim Broadbent
Desmond Morton
Linus Roache
Ralph Wigram
Lena Headey
Ava Wigram
Tom Wilkinson
Sir Robert Vansittart
Derek Jacobi
Stanley Baldwin
Celia Imrie
Violet Pearman
Hugh Bonneville
Ivo Pettifer
Tom Hiddleston
Randolph Churchill
Ronnie Barker
David Inches
Gottfried John
Friedrich von Schroder
Anthony Brophy
Brendan Bracken
Edward Hardwicke
Mr. Wood
Tim Bentinck
Marlborough
Dolly Wells
Sarah Churchill
Lyndsey Marshal
Peggy
Walter Sittler
German Diplomat
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Whitemore, Larry Ramin
- Original Score
- Howard Goodall
- Original Title
- The Gathering Storm
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Scott Free Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Loncraine
Hugh Whitemore, Larry Ramin
Howard Goodall
Peter Hannan
Jim Clark
Sue Berger, Julie Payne, Lisa Ellzey, David M. Thompson, Nick Gillott
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Loncraine
Director
Jim Clark
Editor
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Luciana Arrighi
Production Design
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Sue Berger
Producer
Howard Goodall
Original Music Composer
Nick Gillott
Producer
Frank Doelger
Producer
Hugh Whitemore
Screenplay
Larry Ramin
Screenplay
Angus Bickerton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gathering Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gathering Storm about?
A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.
Who directed The Gathering Storm?
The Gathering Storm was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in The Gathering Storm?
The principal cast of The Gathering Storm includes Albert Finney, Vanessa Redgrave, Jim Broadbent, Linus Roache, Lena Headey.
When was The Gathering Storm released and how long is it?
The Gathering Storm was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gathering Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gathering Storm was composed by Howard Goodall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gathering Storm?
The Gathering Storm holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).