Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

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Written by George Orwell, Michael Radford

Directed by Michael Radford

Also known as "1984"

Running Time: 125 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1984

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Based on George Orwell's classic novel written in 1948 (Orwell reversed the last two digits), this film was originally released in 1984 providing a stark contrast between the fictional oppressive future and the reality of the day.

This deeply moving film focuses on the life of Winston Smith (John Hurt), a bureaucrat employed in the rewriting of world history.

In this totalitarian future, Big Brother watches and listens to every aspect of human life: nothing remains hidden and human emotion is forbidden.

Winston rebels against the system - both by keeping a secret diary and by falling in love with Julia (Suzanna Hamilton).

They plan to escape the horror of this oppressive life - but soon learn that nobody can really escape - and these illicit lovers find themselves subjected to the terrors of Room 101 for even trying.

This is a truly disturbing film.

Cast

Image for John HurtJohn HurtWinston Smith
Image for Richard BurtonRichard BurtonO'Brien
Suzanna HamiltonJulia
Cyril CusackCharrington
Image for Gregor FisherGregor FisherParsons
James WalkerSyme
Andrew WildeTillotson
David TrevenaTillotson's Friend
David CannMartin
Anthony BensonJones
Peter FryeRutherford
Image for Roger Lloyd-PackRoger Lloyd-PackWaiter
Rupert BadermanWinston as a Boy
Corinna SeddonWinston's Mother
Martha ParseyWinston's Sister
Merelina KendallMrs. Parsons
P.J. NicholasWilliam Parsons
Lynne RadfordSusan Parsons
Pip DonaghyInner Party Speaker
Shirley StelfoxWhore
Janet KeyInstructress
Hugh WaltersArtsem Lecturer
John HughesMan in White Coat
Robert PuttShouting Prole
Christine HargreavesSoup Lady
Garry CooperGuard
Matthew ScurfieldGuard
John GolightlyPatrolman
Rolf SaxonPatrolman
Ole OldendorpEurasian Soldier
Eddie StaceyExecutioner
Norman BaconMan on Station
John FossYouth Leader
Carey WilsonParty Member
Mitzi McKenzieParty Member
Phyllis LoganThe Telescreen Announcer
Pam GemsThe Washerwoman
Joscik BarbarossaAaronson
John BoswallGoldstein
Bob FlagBig Brother

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