1984
"Big Brother is Watching."
Originally released in 1956. 1984 is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Michael Anderson.
Starring Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, and Michael Redgrave
Synopsis
In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (136 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
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
Donald Pleasence
as R. Parsons
Carol Wolveridge
as Selina Parsons
Ernest Clark
as Outer Party Announcer
Patrick Allen
as Inner Party Official
Ronan O'Casey
as Rutherford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Holiday Film Productions Ltd.
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is 1984?
1984 has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was 1984 released?
1984 was released on March 6, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1984?
The main cast of 1984 includes Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave, David Kossoff, Mervyn Johns.
Is 1984 worth watching?
1984 has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.