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1984

Synopsis

Based on George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society. Winston Smith, a member of the Outer Party, works in the Records Department in the Ministry of Truth, rewriting and distorting history. To escape Big Brother's tyranny, at least inside his own mind, Winston begins a diary - an act punishable by death.
Official Selection Berlinale 2017 - Retrospective - Future Imperfect. Science · Fiction · Film

Details

Year: 1956
Type of film: Features
Running time: 90 mins
Director: Michael Anderson
Producer: N. Peter Rathvon
Editor: Bill Lewthwaite
Screenwriter: William Templeton (screenplay), Ralph Gilbert Bettison (screenplay), George Orwell (novel)
Director of Photography: C.M. Pennington-Richards
Music: Malcolm Arnold
Principal cast: Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, Jan Sterling

Genre

Horror Literary Adaption Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, US coproduction

A Holiday Film Production, presented by Columbia Pictures Corporation

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