Gary Oldman leads as Winston Churchill, with Kristin Scott Thomas as Clementine Churchill and Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI, in Joe Wright’s 2017 war drama ‘Darkest Hour’.
Main cast
- Winston ChurchillGary OldmanMain
- Clementine ChurchillKristin Scott ThomasMain
- King George VIBen MendelsohnMain
Supporting cast
- Neville ChamberlainRonald PickupSupp
- Viscount HalifaxStephen DillaneSupp
- Anthony EdenSamuel WestSupp
- Elizabeth LaytonLily JamesSupp
- Hugh DowdingJeremy ChildSupp
- General IronsideRichard LumsdenSupp
Guest & voice
- JohnnyBrian PettiferGuest
- NellieAnnette CrosbieGuest
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About this cast
In ‘Darkest Hour’ (2017), Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill during his early days as Prime Minister in World War II. The film focuses on his pivotal decisions and leadership. Kristin Scott Thomas plays his wife Clementine, and Ben Mendelsohn plays King George VI, providing key supporting performances.
FAQs
Who plays Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour (film)?
Gary Oldman plays Winston Churchill. His performance won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who plays Clementine Churchill in Darkest Hour?
Kristin Scott Thomas plays Clementine Churchill, Winston’s wife.
Who plays King George VI in Darkest Hour?
Ben Mendelsohn plays King George VI.
Who plays Neville Chamberlain in Darkest Hour?
Ronald Pickup plays Neville Chamberlain.
Who plays Elizabeth Layton the typist in Darkest Hour?
Lily James plays Elizabeth Layton, Churchill’s new typist.
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