The Finest Hours
Cast & Crew
Peter Baylis
Patrick Wymark
Faith Brook
George Baker
George Westbury
David Healy
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Synopsis
This account of the life of Sir Winston Churchill covers his childhood at Woodstock, his days as a schoolboy at Harrow, his early career as a journalist, and his military adventures in Cuba, India, the Sudan, and South Africa. It traces his political career from his entry into Parliament to the beginning of World War II. The largest part of the film concentrates on his first period (1940-1945) as prime minister, with footage devoted to the battles of Dunkirk and Stalingrad, and meetings with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, and Joseph Stalin. Sir Winston's second prime ministership and retirement are also highlighted; included are episodes with Queen Elizabeth II and John F. Kennedy.
Director
Peter Baylis
Cast
Patrick Wymark
Faith Brook
George Baker
George Westbury
David Healy
Orson Welles
Crew
Gerry Arbeid
Ruth Astor
Mary Baylis
Harry Booth
Chambers & Partners
Oliver Cheatle
Howard Connell
Sarah Erulkar
Arthur S. Ferriman
Hone Glendinning
Ron Grainer
Robert Kruger
Jack Levien
Roger Pennington
Alban Streeter
Brian Tilling
Victor Wolfson
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Notes
Released in Great Britain in 1964; running time: 116 min. The sound track features the voice of Winston Churchill for some scenes and the voice of actor Patrick Wymark for others. George Westbury is a pseudonym for Marjorie Westbury.
