The Agitator(1945)

6.3(3)1h 25mJanuary 24, 1945

Drama

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.

Directed by John Harlow

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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

Joyce Heron

Helen Montrose

Edward Rigby

Charlie Branfield

Philip Godfrey

Bert Roberts

Moira Lister

Joan Shackleton

Beatrice Varley

Mrs. Shackleton

Cyril Smith

Dunham

Howard Douglas

Taylor

Lloyd Pearson

Derek Cunlyffe

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When did The Agitator come out?+

The Agitator was released in 1945.

How long is The Agitator?+

The Agitator runs for 85 minutes (1 hour and 25 minutes).

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 and George Carney.

The Agitator(1945)

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