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1984
“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!”
6.5 / 10• 1956• 1h 30m•NR• English
Science FictionDrama
Storyline
In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Cast & Crew
Edmond O'Brien
Winston Smith of the Outer Party
Lead
Jan Sterling
Julia of the Outer Party
Michael Redgrave
O'Connor of the Inner Party
David Kossoff
Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
Mervyn Johns
Jones
Donald Pleasence
R. Parsons
CW
Carol Wolveridge
Selina Parsons
Ernest Clark
Outer Party Announcer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Anderson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. 1984 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
