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1972

Young Winston

This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.

Credits

Director

Richard Attenborough

Producer

Carl Foreman

Writer

Carl Foreman

Cinematographer

Gerry Turpin

Editor

Kevin Connor

Production Designs

Geoffrey Drake , Donald M. Ashton

Costume Design

Anthony Mendleson

Casting

Miriam Brickman

Cast

Simon Ward , Peter Cellier , Robert Shaw , Anne Bancroft , Jack Hawkins , Ian Holm , Anthony Hopkins , Edward Woodward , John Mills , Patrick Magee

Studio

Columbia Pictures

Genres

Drama Action Adventure War

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
Young Winston (1972) movie poster
Young Winston (1972) movie poster
Young Winston (1972) movie poster
Young Winston (1972) movie poster
Young Winston (1972) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 12 nominations
Nom Best Actor Young Winston Robert Shaw 1973
Nom Best Actress Young Winston Anne Bancroft 1973
Nom Best Original Screenplay Carl Foreman 1973
Nom Best Production Design (Color) Donald M. Ashton 1973
Nom Best Production Design (Color) Geoffrey Drake 1973
Nom Best Production Design (Color) John Graysmark 1973
Nom Best Production Design (Color) William Hutchinson 1973
Nom Best Production Design (Color) Peter James 1973
Nom Best Costume Design (Color) Anthony Mendleson 1973
Nom Best Production Design Young Winston 1973
Nom Most Promising Newcomer Young Winston Simon Ward 1973
Nom Anthony Asquith Memorial Award Young Winston 1973

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