Young Winston (1972) Apr 2026

: Explores his unhappy school days and strained relationship with his father, Lord Randolph Churchill.

The film features an ensemble of prominent British and American actors: : The title role of Winston Churchill. Robert Shaw : Lord Randolph Churchill (Winston’s father). Anne Bancroft : Lady Jennie Churchill (Winston’s mother). Anthony Hopkins : David Lloyd George. John Mills : Lord Kitchener. ⭐ Critical Reception Young Winston movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert Young Winston (1972)

Young Winston (1972) Directed by , this British biographical epic charts the early life of Winston Churchill . The film is based on Churchill’s 1930 autobiography, My Early Life: A Roving Commission . 🎥 Plot Summary : Explores his unhappy school days and strained