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1984

  • 19561956
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
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6.9/10
3.7K
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Jan Sterling, Edmond O'Brien, and Michael Redgrave in 1984 (1956)
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
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.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.7K
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  • Director
    • Michael Anderson
  • Writers
    • George Orwell(freely adapted from the novel by: "1984")
    • William Templeton(screenplay)
    • Ralph Gilbert Bettison(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • Michael Redgrave
    • Jan Sterling
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  • Director
    • Michael Anderson
  • Writers
    • George Orwell(freely adapted from the novel by: "1984")
    • William Templeton(screenplay)
    • Ralph Gilbert Bettison(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • Michael Redgrave
    • Jan Sterling
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Jan Sterling and Edmond O'Brien in 1984 (1956)
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    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Winston Smith of the Outer Partyas Winston Smith of the Outer Party
    Michael Redgrave
    Michael Redgrave
    • O'Connor of the Inner Partyas O'Connor of the Inner Party
    Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling
    • Julia of the Outer Partyas Julia of the Outer Party
    David Kossoff
    David Kossoff
    • Charrington the Junk Shop Owneras Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
    Mervyn Johns
    Mervyn Johns
    • Jonesas Jones
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • R. Parsonsas R. Parsons
    • (as Donald Pleasance)
    Carol Wolveridge
    • Selina Parsonsas Selina Parsons
    Ernest Clark
    Ernest Clark
    • Outer Party Announceras Outer Party Announcer
    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Inner Party Officialas Inner Party Official
    Ronan O'Casey
    Ronan O'Casey
    • Rutherfordas Rutherford
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Outer Party Oratoras Outer Party Orator
    Ewen Solon
    Ewen Solon
    • Outer Party Oratoras Outer Party Orator
    Kenneth Griffith
    Kenneth Griffith
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    • (as Kenneth Griffiths)
    Barbara Cavan
    • Womanas Woman
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Gotell
    Walter Gotell
    • Guardas Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Jacobs
    • Telescreenas Telescreen
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Keogh
    • Special Womanas Special Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Bernard Rebel
    • Kaladoras Kalador
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Anderson
    • Writers
      • George Orwell(freely adapted from the novel by: "1984")
      • William Templeton(screenplay)
      • Ralph Gilbert Bettison(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Sonia Orwell, widow of George Orwell, objected to the changed ending, and had this movie withdrawn from circulation.
    • 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!

    • 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."
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: The Angry Screen (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No.5: Second Movement
      (uncredited)
      Music by Ludwig van Beethoven

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    I've NEVER forgotten this movie.
    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Neunzehnhundertvierundachtzig
    • Filming locations
      • UK
    • Production company
      • Holiday Film Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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