1984
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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!