1984

1984 (1956, UK) is a Science Fiction film directed by Michael Anderson.

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Main Details

• Released on March 6, 1956 (London)
• B&W
• Running Time: 90 min
• Production Co.: Holiday Film Productions Ltd.
• Distribution Co.: Columbia Pictures (1956) (USA) (theatrical) | Pallas (1957) (Germany) (theatrical)
• Directed by Michael Anderson
• Written by George Orwell (novel), Ralph Gilbert Bettison, William Templeton
• Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, Jan Sterling
• Produced by Ralph Gilbert Bettison (as Ralph Bettinson), N. Peter Rathvon
• Original Music by Malcolm Arnold
• Cinematography by C.M. Pennington-Richards
• Film Editing by Bill Lewthwaite

Plot Summary

• In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.

Also Known As

• Nel duemila non sorge il sole (Italy)
• Neunzehnhundertvierundachtzig (West Germany)

Taglines

• 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!
• SEX OUTLAWED...in the terrifying world of tomorrow!