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The Plot Against Harold Wilson (2006): Cast

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The Plot Against Harold Wilson is a 2006 drama documentary directed by Paul Dwyer, starring James Bolam as Harold Wilson, Harold Wilson and John Hurt. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Plot Against Harold Wilson (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul Dwyer
Genres
Documentary , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Plot Against Harold Wilson About?

The premise of The Plot Against Harold Wilson without spoilers.

When Harold Wilson unexpectedly stepped down as Labour prime minister in 1976, the public assumed a scandal was behind it. Over time, speculation grew that powerful elements of the Establishment were involved. This compelling drama‑documentary uncovers how those hidden machinations nearly pushed Britain to the edge of a military coup.

The Plot Against Harold Wilson Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • reenactment
  • politics
  • british prime minister
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Plot Against Harold Wilson Cast & Characters

James Bolam leads the cast as Harold Wilson, with Harold Wilson and John Hurt as Narrator (voice). Directed by Paul Dwyer; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Plot Against Harold Wilson

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The Plot Against Harold Wilson FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plot Against Harold Wilson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Plot Against Harold Wilson?

The Plot Against Harold Wilson runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Plot Against Harold Wilson released?

The Plot Against Harold Wilson was released on March 16, 2006.

Who directed The Plot Against Harold Wilson?

The Plot Against Harold Wilson was directed by Paul Dwyer.

Who is in the cast of The Plot Against Harold Wilson?

The Plot Against Harold Wilson stars James Bolam as Harold Wilson, Harold Wilson and John Hurt as Narrator (voice), among 8 credited actors.

Does The Plot Against Harold Wilson have a post-credit scene?

No. The Plot Against Harold Wilson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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