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The Life and Times of David Lloyd George

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1981 | 550 min | Drama, History, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and anyone who loves backroom deals and speeches. Nobody is quite who they seem. Fans of Ben-Hur or Schindler's List should feel right at home. Power and ambition drive every scene.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 9 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 9 hr 10 min.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The Life and Times of David Lloyd George charts the life of the controversial Liberal politician with Philip Madoc in the titular role. The title theme, Chi Mai, was by Ennio Morricone

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hefin

  • Philip MadocDavid Lloyd George
  • Lisabeth MilesMargaret Lloyd George
  • William ThomasWilliam George
  • Kika MarkhamFrances Stevenson
  • William HootkinsWinston Churchill
  • Meredith EdwardsRichard Lloyd
  • David MarkhamHerbert Henry Asquith
  • Sue Jones-DaviesMegan Lloyd George
  • Gillian ElisaAnita George
  • Iestyn GarlickRichard Lloyd George