Review of Young Winston (1972) by Grant S — 20 Mar 2012

Good biopic on the child- and young adult-hood of Winston Churchill. Covers his school years, army years (incl the Battle of Omdurman), Boer War escapades and his initial election to Parliament. Very interesting - he was certainly driven and lived an eventful life! Also shows the influence of his father and mother.

Solid direction by Richard Attenborough, directing his second movie (third was to be A Bridge Too Far, five years later).

Good performances from Simon Ward and Anne Bancroft. Also features an early-career Anthony Hopkins as David Lloyd George.