1984

"Will ecstasy be a crime... in the terrifying world of the future? Amazing wonders of tomorrow! Nothing like it ever filmed! From the startling George Orwell novel!"

1956 1h 30m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 147

Science FictionDrama

Synopsis

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In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

“Will ecstasy be a crime... in the terrifying world of the future? Amazing wonders of tomorrow! Nothing like it ever filmed! From the startling George Orwell novel!”

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Cast

Edmond O'Brien
Winston Smith of the Outer Party
Jan Sterling
Julia of the Outer Party
Michael Redgrave
O'Connor of the Inner Party
David Kossoff
Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
Mervyn Johns
Jones
Donald Pleasence
R. Parsons
Carol Wolveridge
Selina Parsons
Ernest Clark
Outer Party Announcer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Anderson
Writers: William Templeton, Ralph Gilbert Bettison
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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70 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Anderson, shot by C.M. Pennington-Richards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Original score by Malcolm Arnold. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Lewthwaite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Edmond O'Brien and Jan Sterling and Michael Redgrave carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

AWARDS

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Marketing tagline: "Will ecstasy be a crime... in the terrifying world of the future? Amazing wonders of tomorrow! Nothing like it ever filmed! From the startling George Orwell novel!".

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The take

Michael Anderson directs. C.M. Pennington-Richards behind the camera. Malcolm Arnold scores. Bill Lewthwaite cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
270 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Michael Anderson, shot by C.M. Pennington-Richards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Malcolm Arnold. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Bill Lewthwaite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Edmond O'Brien and Jan Sterling and Michael Redgrave carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Will ecstasy be a crime... in the terrifying world of the future? Amazing wonders of tomorrow! Nothing like it ever filmed! From the startling George Orwell novel!".
9IMDB entry: tt0048918 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.