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A prosaic filmization of George Orwell's cautionary novel, 1984 is set in a futuristic totalitarian society where individuality is forbidden. The ruler is the never-seen "Big Brother," whose minions h... read more read more...ave monitored and bugged the activities of the populace so that no one can harbor any "subversive" thoughts. Edmond O'Brien plays Winston Smith, a government functionary satisfied with his lot, until he commits the illegal act of falling in love with Julia (Jan Sterling), a member of the anti-sex league. The lovers try to escape the all-powerful influence of Big Brother, but their every move is recorded by listening and viewing devices. Both are captured and sent to rehabilitation centers; preying upon Winston's and Julia's innermost fears, the lieutenants of Big Brother break down their resistance and force them to betray one another. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Release Date: September 1, 1956

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  • hhbooker2
    March 17, 2009
    hhbooker2
    George Orwell's "1984" made two great motion pictures of same title. Sort of looks like disutopia under George Walker Bush Junior, don't it?

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Shane Burridge
August 24, 2006
Shane Burridge, rec.arts.movies.reviews

There is a kind of glum, low-rent fatality to the production that suggests oppression through attrition

Phil Hall
September 17, 2004
Phil Hall, Film Threat

Flat, badly miscast film version of the Orwell landmark. Full Review

March 17, 2009
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