1984 (1956)

6.9Not Rated90 minDirector: Michael Anderson

1956 British film by Michael Anderson

1984 is a 1956 British black-and-white science fiction film, based on the 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, depicting a totalitarian future of a dystopian society. The film followed a previous 1953 American Westinghouse Studio One adaptation starring Eddie Albert, and a 1954 BBC-TV made-for-TV adaptation that starred Peter Cushing and Donald Pleasence.

1984 was directed by Michael Anderson and starring Edmond O'Brien as protagonist Winston Smith, and featured Donald Pleasence, Jan Sterling, Michael Ripper and Michael Redgrave. It was released in the UK on March 6, 1956, and in the US in September 1956. It played in the US on a double feature with The Gamma People (1956).

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What is 1984 about?
1984 (1956) — 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.
Is 1984 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is 1984 scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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