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!


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