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Young Winston

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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.

19722h 29mPGAction, Adventure, Drama, War

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About Young Winston

Directors
Richard Attenborough
Cast
Simon Ward, Peter Cellier, Robert Shaw, Anne Bancroft, Jack Hawkins, Ian Holm
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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