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The Agitator

19451h 25mJohn Harlow
IMDb 6.3

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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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What is The Agitator (1945) about?

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.

Who stars in The Agitator?

The Agitator stars William Hartnell (Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)), Mary Morris (Lettie Shackleton), John Laurie (Tom Tetley), Moore Marriott (Ben Duckett), George Carney (Bill Shackleton). The film was directed by John Harlow.

How long is The Agitator?

The Agitator has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1945.

Is The Agitator worth watching?

The Agitator holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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