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The Agitator

Jan 24, 1945 · 1h 25m
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Drama

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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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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
Directed by John Harlow

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
British National Films
Country
GB, US

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