In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Edmond O'Brien | ... | Winston Smith of the Outer Party | |
| Michael Redgrave | ... | O'Connor of the Inner Party | |
| Jan Sterling | ... | Julia of the Outer Party | |
| David Kossoff | ... | Charrington the Junk Shop Owner | |
| Mervyn Johns | ... | Jones | |
| Donald Pleasence | ... | R. Parsons (as Donald Pleasance) | |
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Carol Wolveridge | ... | Selina Parsons |
| Ernest Clark | ... | Outer Party Announcer | |
| Patrick Allen | ... | Inner Party Official | |
| Ronan O'Casey | ... | Rutherford | |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Outer Party Orator | |
| Ewen Solon | ... | Outer Party Orator | |
| Kenneth Griffith | ... | Prisoner (as Kenneth Griffiths) | |
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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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future | big brother | communist dictatorship | orwellian | dystopia |Taglines:
From the Startling George Orwell Novel! See more »Parents Guide:
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Winston Smith of the Outer Party: Long live BB!
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The character played by Sir Michael Redgrave is called "O'Brien" in the original novel, but, as Edmond O'Brien was cast as Winston Smith, the name was changed to "O'Connor" for this movie. See more »Quotes
R. Parsons: Maybe we shouldn't have stopped here. I get pretty uneasy when I'm near people who aren't... healthy, if you know what I mean. Oh well. Long live BB!Winston Smith of the Outer Party: Long live BB!
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Alternate Versions
There are reportedly 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." See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I saw this movie as a young boy,and at the time I was very naive as to what they meant by "Big Brother" Many people to day, in particular the young, do not know the real meaning to Big Brother. Another name for it is the "New World Order" As in the Bible,you will have a noticeable stamp on your body in order to buy food or what have you. And your whereabouts will be monitored. And for this reason, I've NEVER forgotten this movie. It's a must see film by those that are as naive as I was,when I was a young boy.