Release Date

24 Jan, 2019

Runtime

00:59: (HH:MM)

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.

Original Title

Churchill and the Movie Mogul

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Actors

Dilly Barlow

Charles Barr

Charles Drazin

Stephen Fry

David Lough

Jonathan Rose

David Thomson

Greg Walker

Lady Williams

Ian Beyts

John Standing

Robert Firth

Corey Johnson

Laszlo Matzko

Charlie Chaplin

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

María Corda

Robert Firth

Joseph Goebbels

Pamela Harriman

Crew