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1984

  • 1956
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
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6.9/10
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Jan Sterling, Edmond O'Brien, and Michael Redgrave in 1984 (1956)
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In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.

  • Director
    • Michael Anderson
  • Writers
    • George Orwell
    • William Templeton
    • Ralph Gilbert Bettison
  • Stars
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • Michael Redgrave
    • Jan Sterling
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Anderson
    • Writers
      • George Orwell
      • William Templeton
      • Ralph Gilbert Bettison
    • Stars
      • Edmond O'Brien
      • Michael Redgrave
      • Jan Sterling
    • 40User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Winston Smith of the Outer Party
    Michael Redgrave
    Michael Redgrave
    • O'Connor of the Inner Party
    Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling
    • Julia of the Outer Party
    David Kossoff
    David Kossoff
    • Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
    Mervyn Johns
    Mervyn Johns
    • Jones
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • R. Parsons
    • (as Donald Pleasance)
    Carol Wolveridge
    • Selina Parsons
    Ernest Clark
    Ernest Clark
    • Outer Party Announcer
    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Inner Party Official
    Ronan O'Casey
    Ronan O'Casey
    • Rutherford
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Outer Party Orator
    Ewen Solon
    Ewen Solon
    • Outer Party Orator
    Kenneth Griffith
    Kenneth Griffith
    • Prisoner
    • (as Kenneth Griffiths)
    Barbara Cavan
    • Woman
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Gotell
    Walter Gotell
    • Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Jacobs
    • Telescreen
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Keogh
    • Special Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Bernard Rebel
    • Kalador
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Anderson
    • Writers
      • George Orwell
      • William Templeton
      • Ralph Gilbert Bettison
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    • Trivia
      Sonia Orwell, widow of George Orwell, objected to the changed ending, and had this movie withdrawn from circulation.
    • Quotes

      O'Connor of the Inner Party: You will be hollow. We will squeeze you empty and fill you with ourselves, with love of Big Brother.

    • Alternate versions
      There are two endings to this film. The UK version ends with a defiant Winston Smith and Julia being executed by the authorities. The US version is more faithful to Orwell's book and concludes with Winston and Julia being brainwashed into becoming loyal followers of "Big Brother."
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: The Angry Screen (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No.5: Second Movement
      (uncredited)
      Music by Ludwig van Beethoven

    User reviews40

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    10/10

    Double good version of the Orwell classic

    Dingy, atmospheric version of George Orwells tale concerning two citizens of the New World Order involved in illicit, illegal love. Nothing is pretty in this story, and perhaps O'Brian and Sterling are a bit long in the tooth for the characters the author had in mind, however the superb dramatizations overcome any casting mishaps. The story of life in a totalitarian society rings chillingly familiar today. And, in the conclusion, to quote the poet laureate of our times, Todd Rundgren "Winston Smith Takes it on the Jaw Again!"
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    • Oct 23, 1998
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    • Release date
      • September 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Neunzehnhundertvierundachtzig
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Holiday Film Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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