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7.3 / 10(43 votes)IMDb19541h 47mUnited Kingdom

Nineteen Eighty-Four

Synopsis

A man who works for 'The Party' (an all powerful empire led by a man known only as 'Big Brother') begins to have thoughts of rebellion and love for a fellow member. Together they look to help bring down the party.

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Nineteen Eighty Four (1954) clip - on BFIOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2022-03-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 6, 2004

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rudolph Cartier
Screenplay & Story
Nigel Kneale, George Orwell
Original Score
John Hotchkis
Original Title
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Studios
BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rudolph Cartier

Screenplay & Story

Nigel Kneale, George Orwell

Original Score & Music

John Hotchkis

Producers

Rudolph Cartier

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:George Orwell

Department Leadership Roster

Nigel Kneale

Nigel Kneale

Writer

Rudolph Cartier

Rudolph Cartier

Producer

Rudolph Cartier

Rudolph Cartier

Director

Barry Learoyd

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nineteen Eighty-Four

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nineteen Eighty-Four about?

A man who works for 'The Party' (an all powerful empire led by a man known only as 'Big Brother') begins to have thoughts of rebellion and love for a fellow member. Together they look to help bring down the party.

Who directed Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four was directed by Rudolph Cartier.

Who stars in Nineteen Eighty-Four?

The principal cast of Nineteen Eighty-Four includes Peter Cushing, Yvonne Mitchell, Donald Pleasence, Arnold Diamond, Campbell Gray.

When was Nineteen Eighty-Four released and how long is it?

Nineteen Eighty-Four was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Who composed the musical score for Nineteen Eighty-Four?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nineteen Eighty-Four was composed by John Hotchkis.

Is Nineteen Eighty-Four based on a book or true story?

Nineteen Eighty-Four is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Orwell".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Nineteen Eighty-Four?

Nineteen Eighty-Four holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).