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Young Winston (1972)
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Overview
Writers:
Winston Churchill (based upon "My Early Life: A Roving Commission")Carl Foreman (written by)
Release Date:
July 1972 (UK) moreTagline:
Rebel Soldier Hustler Prisoner Fugitive Firebrand [Australia Theatrical]Plot:
This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill (Simon Ward)... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
Real life adventure moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Robert Shaw | ... | Lord Randolph Churchill |
 | Anne Bancroft | ... | Lady Jennie Churchill |
| Simon Ward | ... | Winston Churchill |
| Jack Hawkins | ... | Mr. Welldon |
 | Ian Holm | ... | George E. Buckle |
 | Anthony Hopkins | ... | David Lloyd George |
| Patrick Magee | ... | General Bindon Blood |
| Edward Woodward | ... | Captain Aylmer Haldane |
 | John Mills | ... | General Kitchener |
| Peter Cellier | ... | Captain 35th Sikhs |
| Ronald Hines | ... | Adjutant 35 Sikhs |
| Raymond Huntley | ... | Old Officer (scenes deleted) |
| Russell Lewis | ... | Winston Churchill (Age 7) |
| Pat Heywood | ... | Mrs. Everest |
| Laurence Naismith | ... | Lord Salisbury |
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157 min | USA:124 min | Argentina:125 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Robert Shaw was 3rd choice for Lord Churchill. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The film has Churchill declare that both he and his father were born at Blenheim Palace. In fact, his father was born in London. moreFAQ
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This is a movie worth seeing not because it is a well made one but because Churchill's early life was full of adventures no less than Indiana Jones; and all real! Richard Attenborough has tried to cover them all. Starting from clash with Pathans followed by charge against Sudaneese fakirs and fight against Boers. However, flash back technique has been used. So the viewers are transported from adulthood to childhood and back. This rather diminishes the impact of various events on Churchill's life and gets confusing for the viewers unfamiliar with his life history beforehand. Attenborough's depiction of this remarkable life is often quite dull and any strength in this film is due to Churchill's own writings on which the script is based rather than any effort on the part of director and adaptor writer. The director has failed to elicit thrill and suspense from various scenarios when there were numerous opportunities. Story seems to end abruptly. It should have continued to a certain phase in his career e.g. till when he assumes his duties in admirality in twenties or perhaps when he assumes prime ministership. A touch of romance and some view of his married life would have given some diversification to this movie.
Music, cinematography, costumes and makeup are fine, as is the acting and these with Churchill's own writings save this movie from declining into a very monotonous presentation.