In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.
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| Edmond O'Brien | ... |
Winston Smith of the Outer Party
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| Michael Redgrave | ... |
O'Connor of the Inner Party
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| Jan Sterling | ... |
Julia of the Outer Party
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| David Kossoff | ... |
Charrington the Junk Shop Owner
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| Mervyn Johns | ... |
Jones
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
R. Parsons
(as Donald Pleasance)
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Carol Wolveridge | ... |
Selina Parsons
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| Ernest Clark | ... |
Outer Party Announcer
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| Patrick Allen | ... |
Inner Party Official
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| Ronan O'Casey | ... |
Rutherford
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| Michael Ripper | ... |
Outer Party Orator
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| Ewen Solon | ... |
Outer Party Orator
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| Kenneth Griffith | ... |
Prisoner
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Barbara Cavan | ... |
Woman (uncredited) (voice)
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| Walter Gotell | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Anthony Jacobs | ... |
Telescreen (uncredited) (voice)
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Barbara Keogh | ... |
Special Woman (uncredited)
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Bernard Rebel | ... |
Kalador (uncredited)
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| Alan Tilvern | ... |
Martin the servant to O'Connor (Michael Redrave) (uncredited)
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| Patrick Troughton | ... |
Man on Telescreen (uncredited)
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| John Vernon | ... |
Big Brother (uncredited)
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Vivienne Villiers | ... |
Scared Child (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Anderson | ||
Written by
| George Orwell | ... | (freely adapted from the novel by: "1984") |
| William Templeton | ... | (screenplay) (as William P. Templeton) and |
| Ralph Gilbert Bettison | ... | (screenplay) (as Ralph Bettinson) |
Produced by
| Ralph Gilbert Bettison | ... | assistant producer (as Ralph Bettinson) |
| N. Peter Rathvon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Malcolm Arnold | ||
Cinematography by
| C.M. Pennington-Richards | ... | (photographed by) (as C. Pennington Richards) |
Editing by
| Bill Lewthwaite | ||
Casting By
| Robert Lennard | ... | (as R. Lennard) |
Art Direction by
| Terence Verity | ||
Set Decoration by
| Olga Lehmann | ... | (decoration) |
Makeup Department
| Bob Clark | ... | makeup artist (as L.V. Clark) |
| Henry Montsash | ... | hairdresser (as H. Montsash) |
Production Management
| John Croydon | ... | production supervisor |
| Gerry Mitchell | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fred Slark | ... | assistant director (as F. Slark) |
Art Department
| Peter Glazier | ... | assistant art director (as P. Glazier) |
| Len Townsend | ... | assistant art director (as L. Townsend) |
| Bill Beavis | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Ron Benton | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Olga Lehmann | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Arthur Bradburn | ... | sound recordist (as A. Bradburn) |
| Harold V. King | ... | recording director (as Harold King) |
| Arthur Southgate | ... | dubbing editor (as A. Southgate) |
| M. Bradbury | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| George Blackwell | ... | special effects (as G. Blackwell) |
| Bryan Langley | ... | special effects (as B. Langley) |
| Norman Warwick | ... | special effects (as N. Warwick) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Day | ... | camera operator (as R. Day) |
| Terry Cole | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Peter Hendry | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| George Higgins | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Babs Gray | ... | wardrobe (as Barbara Gray) |
Music Department
| Louis Levy | ... | conductor |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | music played by (as The London Symphony Orchestra) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gladys Goldsmith | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Eddie Frewin | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Sheila Puddick | ... | production secretary |
| Alan Thomson | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1956) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1956) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Pallas Filmverleih (1957) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Kamera Film Aktieselskap (1957) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Golem Video (2012) (Italy) (DVD)
- Maritim Pictures (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mr. Banker Films (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Orbit Media (2007) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Screen Gems Television (1956) (United States) (tv) (as A Screen Gems Film Presentation)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a futuristic, state-run society controlled by "Big Brother" in which love is outlawed, employee of the state Winston Smith falls for Julia, and is tortured and brainwashed for his crime.
Written by Marty McKee |
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| Taglines | Tense! Terrifying! Terrific! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sonia Orwell, widow of George Orwell, objected to the changed ending, and had this movie withdrawn from circulation. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Angry Screen (1964). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Symphony No.5: Second Movement See more » |
| Quotes |
R. Parsons:
Maybe we shouldn't have stopped here. I get pretty uneasy when I'm near people who aren't... healthy, if you know what I mean. Oh well. Long live BB! Winston Smith of the Outer Party: Long live BB! See more » |