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1984 (1956)

90 min  -  Drama | Sci-Fi   -  September 1956 (USA)
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George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

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Michael Anderson
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Cast

Credited cast:
Edmond O'Brien ...
Michael Redgrave Michael Redgrave ...
Jan Sterling ...
David Kossoff David Kossoff ...
Mervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...
Donald Pleasence ...
Carol Wolveridge Carol Wolveridge ...
Ernest Clark Ernest Clark ...
Outer Party Announcer
Patrick Allen Patrick Allen ...
Inner Party Official
Ronan O'Casey Ronan O'Casey ...
Michael Ripper Michael Ripper ...
Outer Party Orator
Ewen Solon Ewen Solon ...
Outer Party Orator
Kenneth Griffith Kenneth Griffith ...
Prisoner
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Jacobs Anthony Jacobs ...
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Storyline

In a futuristic, state-run society controlled by "Big Brother" in which love is outlawed, employee of the state Winston Smith falls for Julia, and is tortured and brainwashed for his crime. Written by Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>  

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From the Startling George Orwell Novel! See more »

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Drama | Sci-Fi

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Nel duemila non sorge il sole See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Carol Wolveridge was paid £120 for three days' work. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Family Ties: Big Brother Is Watching (#1.7)" (1982) See more »