Overview
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.
Production
January Media
Cast & Characters
Dilly Barlow
Narrator (voice)
Charles Barr
Self
Charles Drazin
Self
Stephen Fry
Self
David Lough
Self
Jonathan Rose
Self
David Thomson
Self
Greg Walker
Self
Lady Williams
Self
Ian Beyts
Winston Churchill (voice)
John Standing
Additional Voices (voice)
Robert Firth
Additional Voices (voice)
Directors & Crew
John Fleet
Director
John Fleet
Producer
Screenshots & Stills
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