1984
“Will ecstasy be a crime... in the terrifying world of the future? Amazing wonders of tomorrow! Nothing like it ever filmed! From the startling George Orwell novel!”
Synopsis
In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
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1984 Modern Trailer for the 1956 Edmond O'Brien Version
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-14
Top Cast
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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
Selina Parsons
Ernest Clark
Outer Party Announcer
Patrick Allen
Inner Party Official
Ronan O'Casey
Rutherford
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Templeton, Ralph Gilbert Bettison
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- 1984
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Holiday Film Productions Ltd., Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
William Templeton, Ralph Gilbert Bettison, George Orwell
Malcolm Arnold
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Bill Lewthwaite
N. Peter Rathvon
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Michael Anderson
Director
N. Peter Rathvon
Producer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
William Templeton
Screenplay
Ralph Gilbert Bettison
Screenplay
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1984
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1984 about?
In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Who directed 1984?
1984 was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in 1984?
The principal cast of 1984 includes Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave, David Kossoff, Mervyn Johns.
When was 1984 released and how long is it?
1984 was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for 1984?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1984 was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is 1984 based on a book or true story?
1984 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Orwell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1984?
1984 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).