Privilege
“The Raw, Shocking Movie Of A Pop Singer Who Makes It Big!”
Synopsis
Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie, is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.
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Privilege (1967) Trailer - Out Now on BFI DVDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-28
Top Cast
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Paul Jones
Steven Shorter
Jean Shrimpton
Vanessa Ritchie
Mark London
Alvin Kirsch
William Job
Andrew Butler
Max Bacon
Julie Jordan
Jeremy Child
Martin Crossley
James Cossins
Professor Tatham
Frederick Danner
Hooper
Victor Henry
Freddie K
Arthur Pentelow
Leo Stanley
Steve Kirby
Squit
Malcolm Rogers
Rev. Tate
Doreen Mantle
Miss Crawford
Michael Graham
TV Director
Michael Barrington
The Bishop of Essex
Edwin Finn
The Bishop of Cornwall
John Gill
The Bishop of Surrey
Norman Pitt
The Bishop of Hersham
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Watkins, Norman Bognor, Johnny Speight
- Original Score
- Mike Leander
- Original Title
- Privilege
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- John Heyman/Peter Watkins Production, World Film Services, Memorial Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins, Norman Bognor, Johnny Speight
Mike Leander
Peter Suschitzky
John Trumper
John Heyman
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Watkins
Director
Peter Watkins
Writer
Norman Bognor
Writer
Mike Leander
Original Music Composer
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Vanessa Clarke
Costume Design
John Trumper
Editor
John Heyman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Privilege
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Privilege about?
Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie, is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.
Who directed Privilege?
Privilege was directed by Peter Watkins.
Who stars in Privilege?
The principal cast of Privilege includes Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton, Mark London, William Job, Max Bacon.
When was Privilege released and how long is it?
Privilege was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Privilege?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Privilege was composed by Mike Leander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Privilege?
Privilege holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).