Fahrenheit 451
"What if you had no right to read?"
Originally released in 1966. Fahrenheit 451 is a drama/science fiction film. directed by François Truffaut.
Starring Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack
Synopsis
In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,036 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julie Christie
as Clarisse / Linda Montag
Oskar Werner
as Guy Montag
Cyril Cusack
as Captain Beatty
Anton Diffring
as Fabian / Headmistress
Jeremy Spenser
as Man with the Apple
Bee Duffell
as Book Woman
Alex Scott
as Book Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'
Gillian Aldam
as Judoka Woman (uncredited)
Michael Balfour
as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
Ann Bell
as Doris (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Anglo Enterprises
- Vineyard Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fahrenheit 451 about?
In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Firem...
Who directed Fahrenheit 451?
Fahrenheit 451 was directed by François Truffaut.
How long is Fahrenheit 451?
Fahrenheit 451 has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Fahrenheit 451 released?
Fahrenheit 451 was released on September 7, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fahrenheit 451?
The main cast of Fahrenheit 451 includes Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring, Jeremy Spenser.
Is Fahrenheit 451 worth watching?
Fahrenheit 451 has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,036 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.