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1984

In a dystopian world, Winston Smith, a history rewriter, finds solace in love as he secretly yearns to defy the oppressive government.

In a dystopian world where love is forbidden by the oppressive government, a loyal citizen, Winston Smith, secretly harbors romantic feelings for Julia, ultimately leading to his brutal punishment.

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Main Cast

Edmond O'Brien Winston Smith of the Outer Party

Jan Sterling Julia of the Outer Party

Michael Redgrave O'Connor of the Inner Party

David Kossoff Charrington the Junk Shop Owner

Mervyn Johns Jones

Donald Pleasence R. Parsons

Carol Wolveridge

Carol Wolveridge Selina Parsons

Ernest Clark Outer Party Announcer

Patrick Allen Inner Party Official

Ronan O'Casey Rutherford

Bartlett Mullins

Bartlett Mullins Syme

Michael Ripper Outer Party Orator

Ewen Solon Outer Party Orator

Kenneth Griffith Prisoner

Walter Gotell Guard (uncredited)

Patrick Troughton Man on Telescreen (uncredited)

John Vernon Big Brother (uncredited)

Barbara Keogh Special Woman (uncredited)

Barbara Cavan

Barbara Cavan Woman (voice) (uncredited)

Anthony Jacobs

Anthony Jacobs Telescreen (voice) (uncredited)

Bernard Rebel

Bernard Rebel Kalador (uncredited)

Creators

Michael Anderson Director

William Templeton

William Templeton Screenplay

George Orwell Novel

Ralph Gilbert Bettison

Ralph Gilbert Bettison Screenplay

1984 Videos

1984 Directed by Michael Andersen 1956

1984 Directed by Michael Andersen 1956

Info about 1984

Studio(s): Holiday Film Productions Ltd., Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 01, 1956

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Drama, Sci-Fi