2006 British TV series or programme
H. G. Wells: War with the World Genre Docudrama Directed by James Kent Starring Composer Nick Powell Country of origin United Kingdom Original language English Executive producer Leanne Klein Producers Running time 90 minutes Network BBC Two Release 30 September 2006 (2006-09-30 )
H. G. Wells: War with the World BBC Television docudrama telling the life story of the British author H. G. Wells , who is played in the film by Michael Sheen . The title of the film echoes that of one of Wells' best-known novels, The War of the Worlds [ 1]
Plot
The film dramatises the story of the author's life, by using H. G. Wells' own words. It tells the story of Wells' transformation from self-confident womaniser, socialist radical and young literary prophet to burdened missionary, dedicated to creating a World State .
Cast
Michael Sheen as H. G. WellsSally Hawkins as Rebecca WestSarah Winman as Jane WellsDermot Crowley as George Bernard ShawBranka Katic as Moura BudbergJacek Koman as Maxim GorkyKenneth Jay as Henry JamesMichael Cochrane as MinisterRebecca Ramsden as MillieElizabeth Elvin as Mrs. HallamKeir Charles as SykesShane Board as Frank WellsAbigail Davies as Russian ReporterRoger Heathcott as Josef StalinThomas-James Fisher as Jip WellsLady Sara Rönneke as GeorgieChris Wilson as Reporter
Andy Callaghan as Gorky's friend
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