The Prime Minister

1941 1h 34m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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A biopic of the legendary Benjamin Disraeli, his rise from a foppish young novelist to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and confidante of Queen Victoria.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Gielgud
Disraeli
Diana Wynyard
Mary Anne
Will Fyffe
The Agitator
Owen Nares
Lord Derby
Fay Compton
Queen Victoria
Pamela Standish
Princess Victoria
Stephen Murray
Mr. Gladstone
Frederick Leister
Lord Melbourne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thorold Dickinson
Writers: Michael Hogan, Brock Williams
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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85 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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ERA

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Directed by Thorold Dickinson, shot by Basil Emmott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jack Beaver. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Leslie Norman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Gielgud and Diana Wynyard and Will Fyffe carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0034065 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Thorold Dickinson directs. Basil Emmott behind the camera. Jack Beaver scores. Leslie Norman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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185 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Thorold Dickinson, shot by Basil Emmott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jack Beaver. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Leslie Norman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5John Gielgud and Diana Wynyard and Will Fyffe carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0034065 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.