The Agitator (1945)
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
Director: John Harlow
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 24, 1945
Cast
- William Hartnell - Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
- Mary Morris - Lettie Shackleton
- John Laurie - Tom Tetley
- Moore Marriott - Ben Duckett
- George Carney - Bill Shackleton
- Elliott Mason - Mrs. Pettinger
- J.H. Roberts - Mr. Ambler
- Frederick Leister - Mark Overend
- Joss Ambler - Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
- Cathleen Nesbitt - Mrs. Montrose
Screenplay
- Edward Dryhurst
- William Riley (Novel)
Music: John Greenwood
Cinematography: Arthur Grant, James Wilson
Editing: Douglas Myers
Production: British National Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: John Harlow
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Agitator about?
- The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
- Who directed The Agitator?
- The Agitator was directed by John Harlow.
- Who stars in The Agitator?
- The Agitator stars William Hartnell, Mary Morris, John Laurie, Moore Marriott, George Carney, Elliott Mason.
- How long is The Agitator?
- The Agitator has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Agitator?
- The Agitator is a Drama film.
- Where was The Agitator produced?
- The Agitator was produced in United Kingdom.