The Agitator
Originally released in 1945. The Agitator is a drama film. directed by John Harlow. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris, and John Laurie
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1945
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Hartnell
as Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Mary Morris
as Lettie Shackleton
John Laurie
as Tom Tetley
Moore Marriott
as Ben Duckett
George Carney
as Bill Shackleton
Elliott Mason
as Mrs. Pettinger
J.H. Roberts
as Mr. Ambler
Frederick Leister
as Mark Overend
Joss Ambler
as Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Cathleen Nesbitt
as Mrs. Montrose
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British National Films
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 f...
Who directed The Agitator?
The Agitator was directed by John Harlow.
How long is The Agitator?
The Agitator has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Agitator released?
The Agitator was released on January 24, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Agitator?
The main cast of The Agitator includes William Hartnell, Mary Morris, John Laurie, Moore Marriott, George Carney.