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1984(1956)

1h 30mScience Fiction, DramaEnglish
6.5/10
145 user ratings

Big Brother is Watching.

Overview

In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

Director

Michael Anderson

Studio

Holiday Film Productions Ltd.

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Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

as Winston Smith of the Outer Party

Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

as Julia of the Outer Party

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

as O'Connor of the Inner Party

David Kossoff

David Kossoff

as Charrington the Junk Shop Owner

Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

as Jones

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

as R. Parsons

Carol Wolveridge

as Selina Parsons

Ernest Clark

Ernest Clark

as Outer Party Announcer

Patrick Allen

Patrick Allen

as Inner Party Official

Ronan O'Casey

Ronan O'Casey

as Rutherford

Bartlett Mullins

as Syme

Michael Ripper

Michael Ripper

as Outer Party Orator

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1956

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Production Companies

Holiday Film Productions Ltd. • Columbia Pictures

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Where can I watch 1984?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for 1984 (1956).

What is 1984 about?

In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

Who directed 1984?

1984 was directed by Michael Anderson and released in 1956. It is a science fiction, drama film.

How long is 1984?

1984 has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

Who stars in 1984?

The cast of 1984 includes Edmond O'Brien as Winston Smith of the Outer Party, Jan Sterling as Julia of the Outer Party, Michael Redgrave as O'Connor of the Inner Party, David Kossoff as Charrington the Junk Shop Owner, Mervyn Johns as Jones and more.

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