1984 (1956) Drama Sci-Fi
1984 (1956) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Feb 07, 2005 (US) | Genres Drama, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 30m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.61/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
1984 Plot Synopsis:
In a futuristic, state-run society controlled by "Big Brother" in which love is outlawed, employee of the state Winston Smith falls for Julia, and is tortured and brainwashed for his crime.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: George Orwell"s novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Tagline: Will Ecstasy Be a Crime ...In the Terrifying World of the Future?
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1984 Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1956 (more 1956 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 90 minutes / Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi
Directors: Michael Anderson
Stars: Edmond O''Brien, Michael Redgrave, Jan Sterling, David Kossoff, Mervyn Johns … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 07, 2005Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / 1984 Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 07, 2005
Writers: William Templeton, Ralph Gilbert Bettison, George Orwell
Producers: Ralph Gilbert Bettison, N. Peter Rathvon
Musicians: Malcolm Arnold
Cinematographers: C.M. Pennington-Richards
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1984 Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Edmond O''Brien | ... | Winston Smith of the Outer Party |
| Michael Redgrave | ... | O''Connor of the Inner Party |
| Jan Sterling | ... | Julia of the Outer Party |
| David Kossoff | ... | Charrington the Junk Shop Owner |
| Mervyn Johns | ... | Jones |
| Donald Pleasence | ... | R. Parsons (as Donald Pleasance) |
| Carol Wolveridge | ... | Selina Parsons |
| Ernest Clark | ... | Outer Party Announcer |
| Patrick Allen | ... | Inner Party Official |
| Ronan O''Casey | ... | Rutherford |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Outer Party Orator |
| Ewen Solon | ... | Outer Party Orator |
| Kenneth Griffith | ... | Prisoner (as Kenneth Griffiths) |
| Barbara Cavan | ... | Woman (uncredited) (voice) |
| Walter Gotell | ... | Guard (uncredited) |
| Anthony Jacobs | ... | Telescreen (uncredited) (voice) |
| Barbara Keogh | ... | Special Woman (uncredited) |
| Bernard Rebel | ... | Kalador (uncredited) |
| Patrick Troughton | ... | Man on Telescreen (uncredited) |
| John Vernon | ... | Big Brother (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Edmond O''Brien – Winston Smith of the Outer Party
- Michael Redgrave, as O''Connor of the Inner Party, passed away at age 77 in Denham, Buck.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2½" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Sir Michael Redgrave | Michael Redgraves - Jan Sterling, as Julia of the Outer Party, passed away at age 82 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - David Kossoff, as Charrington the Junk Shop Owner, passed away at age 85 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius - Mervyn Johns, as Jones, passed away at age 93 in Norwood, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Ft. Lt. Mervyn Johns RAF.VR. - Donald Pleasence, as R. Parsons (as Donald Pleasance), passed away at age 75 in Sa.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Donald Pleasance | Don Pleasence | Donald Plesance - Carol Wolveridge – Selina Parsons
- Ernest Clark – Outer Party Announcer
- Patrick Allen, as Inner Party Official, passed away at age 79 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Patrick Allan - Ronan O''Casey – Rutherford
- Michael Ripper, as Outer Party Orator, passed away at age 87 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Ewen Solon, as Outer Party Orator, passed away at age 67 in Addlestone, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Evan Solon | Ewan Solon - Kenneth Griffith, as Prisoner (as Kenneth Griffiths), passed away at age 84 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Ken Griffith | Kenneth Griffiths | Ken Griffiths | Griffiths K.R - Barbara Cavan – Woman (uncredited) (voice)
- Walter Gotell, as Guard (uncredited), passed away at age 73 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Walter Gotel
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