Churchill and the Movie Mogul

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Churchill and the Movie Mogul

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.

Release Date

2019-01-24

Year

2019

Duration

59m

Status

Released

Score

7.30

Production

#reenactment#1930s#movie-mogul#winston-churchill

Cast

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Dilly Barlow

Narrator (voice)

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Charles Barr

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Charles Drazin

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

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David Lough

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Jonathan Rose

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David Thomson

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Greg Walker

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Lady Williams

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Ian Beyts

Churchill (voice)