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H.G. Wells: War with the World


Synopsis

The true story of H.G. Wells, the prophetic writer and father of modern science fiction. The film 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 that will avert mankind’s’ headlong course towards imminent annihilation.

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As played by the superb British character actor Michael Sheen, Wells is presented here as a feverish, intellectually restless social maverick

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Creative Team & Cast

Director: James Kent

Michael Sheen: H.G. Wells
Sally Hawkins: Rebecca West
Sarah Winman: Jane Wells
Dermot Crowley: George Bernard Shaw
Branka Katic: Maura Budberg
Jacek Koman: Maxim Gorky

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