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The Agitator (1945)
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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Writing:
Stars:
- John Harlow
Writing:
- Edward Dryhurst
- William Riley
Stars:
Release Date: 1945-01-24
6.0/10
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- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 85
Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Tom Tetley
Mrs. Montrose
Mrs. Shackleton
Lettie Shackleton
Ben Duckett
Bill Shackleton
Mrs. Pettinger
Mr. Ambler
Mark Overend
Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Charlie Branfield
Joan Shackleton
Salvation Army Leader
Workman (uncredited)
Dunham
Taylor
Bit Part (uncredited)
Office Worker (uncredited)