Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Synopsis
Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay. When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results. With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Charles Barr
Self
Charles Drazin
Self
Stephen Fry
Self
David Lough
Self
Jonathan Rose
Self
David Thomson
Self
Greg Walker
Self
Lady Williams
Self
Ian Beyts
Winston Churchill (voice)
John Standing
Additional Voices (voice)
Robert Firth
Additional Voices (voice)
Corey Johnson
Additional Voices (voice)
Laszlo Matzko
Additional Voices (voice)
Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self
María Corda
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Fleet
- Original Score
- Michael J. McEvoy
- Original Title
- Churchill and the Movie Mogul
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- January Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Fleet
Michael J. McEvoy
John Fleet
John Fleet
Department Leadership Roster
John Fleet
Director
John Fleet
Producer
John Fleet
Editor
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What is Churchill and the Movie Mogul about?
Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay. When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results. With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.
Who directed Churchill and the Movie Mogul?
Churchill and the Movie Mogul was directed by John Fleet.
Who stars in Churchill and the Movie Mogul?
The principal cast of Churchill and the Movie Mogul includes Dilly Barlow, Charles Barr, Charles Drazin, Stephen Fry, David Lough.
When was Churchill and the Movie Mogul released and how long is it?
Churchill and the Movie Mogul was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Churchill and the Movie Mogul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Churchill and the Movie Mogul was composed by Michael J. McEvoy.