The Road to 1984
Synopsis
1984 was not a leap into the future-but a look at the dangers already present-in Orwell's lifetime. The Road to 1984 intertwines vision and reality. It displays the passion and chronicles the career of Orwell--who warned us of what could happen if we stayed on that road--his road to 1948 and ours to 1984.
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James Fox
Eric Blair/George Orwell/Winston Smith
Janet Dale
Eileen Blair
Julia Goodman
Sonia Brownell/Julia
Judy Holt
Susan Watson
Don McKillop
O'Brien/Doctor
David Hirsch
Goldstein
Hugh Cross
Richard Blair (Snr)
Pauline Jefferson
Ida Blair
Mark Jax
David Holbrook
Michael Wynne
Cyril Connolly
Jack Walters
Bozo
Bryan Coleman
Refined Tramp (Maurice)
Stuart Richman
Hospital Chaplain
David Webb
Magazine Editor
Brian Spink
Dept. Head (BBC)
Olive Pendleton
Matron
Madhav Sharma
Indian Actor (BBC)
Robin Hayter
Spanish Police Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wheatley
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Hall
- Original Title
- The Road to 1984
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wheatley
Willis Hall
Department Leadership Roster
David Wheatley
Director
Willis Hall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to 1984
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What is The Road to 1984 about?
1984 was not a leap into the future-but a look at the dangers already present-in Orwell's lifetime. The Road to 1984 intertwines vision and reality. It displays the passion and chronicles the career of Orwell--who warned us of what could happen if we stayed on that road--his road to 1948 and ours to 1984.
Who directed The Road to 1984?
The Road to 1984 was directed by David Wheatley.
Who stars in The Road to 1984?
The principal cast of The Road to 1984 includes James Fox, Janet Dale, Julia Goodman, Judy Holt, Don McKillop.
When was The Road to 1984 released and how long is it?
The Road to 1984 was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.