The Agitator

Directed by John Harlow
1945    85mDrama
6.16.0
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.

Where to Watch The Agitator

  • William HartnellPeter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
  • Mary MorrisLettie Shackleton
  • John LaurieTom Tetley
  • Moore MarriottBen Duckett
  • George CarneyBill Shackleton
  • Elliott MasonMrs. Pettinger
  • J.H. RobertsMr. Ambler
  • Frederick LeisterMark Overend
  • Joss AmblerCharles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
  • Cathleen NesbittMrs. Montrose
  • Joyce HeronHelen Montrose
  • Edward RigbyCharlie Branfield
  • Philip GodfreyBert Roberts
  • Moira ListerJoan Shackleton
  • Beatrice VarleyMrs. Shackleton
  • Cyril SmithDunham
  • Howard DouglasTaylor
  • Lloyd PearsonDerek Cunlyffe
  • Edgar DriverSmith
  • Bransby WilliamsSalvation Army Leader

The Agitator Trivia

The Agitator was released on September 3, 1945.

The Agitator was directed by John Harlow.

The Agitator has a runtime of 85m.

The Agitator was produced by Louis H. Jackson.

The key characters in The Agitator are Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell) (William Hartnell), Lettie Shackleton (Mary Morris), Tom Tetley (John Laurie).

The Agitator is a Drama film.

The Agitator has an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10.

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