The Committee
“The mystery film of the 1960's”
Synopsis
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of Economics. Avoiding easy answers, The Committee uses a surreal murder to explore the tension and conflict between bureaucracy on one side, and individual freedom on the other. Many films, such as Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 and Camus’ The Stranger, see the state as ignorant and repressive, and pass over the inevitable weaknesses lying deep in individuals. Drawing on the ideas of R.D. Laing, a psychologically hip state faces an all too human protagonist.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sykes
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Steuer, Peter Sykes
- Original Score
- Arthur Brown
- Original Title
- The Committee
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Craytic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sykes
Max Steuer, Peter Sykes
Arthur Brown
Ian Wilson
Peter Elliott
Max Steuer
Department Leadership Roster
Max Steuer
Producer
Max Steuer
Writer
Peter Sykes
Director
Peter Elliott
Editor
Peter Sykes
Writer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
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What is The Committee about?
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of Economics. Avoiding easy answers, The Committee uses a surreal murder to explore the tension and conflict between bureaucracy on one side, and individual freedom on the other. Many films, such as Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 and Camus’ The Stranger, see the state as ignorant and repressive, and pass over the inevitable weaknesses lying deep in individuals. Drawing on the ideas of R.D. Laing, a psychologically hip state faces an all too human protagonist.
Who directed The Committee?
The Committee was directed by Peter Sykes.
Who stars in The Committee?
The principal cast of The Committee includes Arthur Brown, Jimmy Gardner, Paul Jones, Tom Kempinski, Robert Langdon Lloyd.
When was The Committee released and how long is it?
The Committee was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Committee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Committee was composed by Arthur Brown.