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The Agitator (1945)

1945-01-24 · 1h 25m · EN
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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.

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Edward DryhurstWriterJohn HarlowDirector

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William HartnellWilliam HartnellPeter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)Mary MorrisMary MorrisLettie ShackletonJohn LaurieJohn LaurieTom TetleyMoore MarriottMoore MarriottBen DuckettGeorge CarneyGeorge CarneyBill ShackletonElliott MasonElliott MasonMrs. PettingerJ.H. RobertsJ.H. RobertsMr. AmblerFrederick LeisterFrederick LeisterMark OverendJoss AmblerJoss AmblerCharles Sheridan - the manager of Overend WorksCathleen NesbittCathleen NesbittMrs. MontroseJoyce HeronJoyce HeronHelen MontroseEdward RigbyEdward RigbyCharlie Branfield

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Based on novel or book

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or BookDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference444697Actor preference330081 · 477846 · 233577

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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.

How long is The Agitator?

The Agitator has a runtime of 85 minutes.