# Young Winston (1972)

> A sweeping historical portrait follows Winston Churchill from troubled youth and Boer War correspondent to his first step into Parliament.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/46381

## Facts

- Runtime: 149 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
- Director: Richard Attenborough
- Cast: Simon Ward, Peter Cellier, Robert Shaw, Anne Bancroft, Jack Hawkins, Ian Holm, Anthony Hopkins, Edward Woodward
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069528/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, stately, reflective, historical film night, british cinema marathon

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