The Agitator
6.3
3 votes
1945
1h 25m
Drama
Overview
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
Top cast
William Hartnell
Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Mary Morris
Lettie Shackleton
John Laurie
Tom Tetley
Moore Marriott
Ben Duckett
George Carney
Bill ShackletonE
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. MontroseJ
Joyce Heron
Helen Montrose
Edward Rigby
Charlie BranfieldP
Philip Godfrey
Bert Roberts
Moira Lister
Joan Shackleton
Beatrice Varley
Mrs. Shackleton
Cyril Smith
Dunham
Howard Douglas
TaylorL
Lloyd Pearson
Derek CunlyffeE
Edgar Driver
Smith
Bransby Williams
Salvation Army LeaderDetails
Status
Released
Release date
January 24, 1945
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
English
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