

Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
59 min
Release Date
2019-01-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
7.3
Dilly Barlow
Narrator (voice)
Charles Barr
Himself
Charles Drazin
Himself
Stephen Fry
Himself
David Lough
Himself
Jonathan Rose
Himself
David Thomson
Himself
Greg Walker
Himself
Lady Williams
Herself
Ian Beyts
Churchill (voice)
John Standing
Additional Voices
Robert Firth
Additional Voices
Corey Johnson
Additional Voices
Laszlo Matzko
Additional Voices
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