Churchill and the Movie Mogul

59min

Documentary

War

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.

Cast

Dilly Barlow

Dilly Barlow

Narrator (voice)
Ian Beyts

Ian Beyts

Churchill (voice)
John Standing

John Standing

Additional Voices
Robert Firth

Robert Firth

Additional Voices
Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

Additional Voices
Laszlo Matzko

Laszlo Matzko

Additional Voices

Release date

24th Jan 2019

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English