1984 (1956 film)

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1984

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Michael Anderson
Produced by N. Peter Rathvon
Written by Ralph Gilbert Bettison
William Templeton
George Orwell (novel)
Starring Edmond O'Brien
Michael Redgrave
Jan Sterling
Music by Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography C.M. Pennington-Richards
Editing by Bill Lewthwaite
Studio Holiday Film Productions Ltd.
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) 1956
Running time 90 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

1984 is a 1956 film loosely based on the novel of the same name by George Orwell. This is the first cinema rendition of the story, directed by Michael Anderson, and starring Edmond O'Brien. Also starring are Donald Pleasence, Jan Sterling, and Michael Redgrave. Pleasence also appeared in the 1954 television version of the film, playing the character of Syme, which in the film was amalgamated with that of Parsons. O'Brien, the antagonist, was renamed "O'Connor," possibly to avoid confusion with lead actor Edmond O'Brien. After the customary distributor agreement expired, the film was withdrawn from the theatrical and TV distribution channels by Orwell's estate, and is no longer available in any legally obtainable form, although a few prints may be in the hands of collectors. The 1984 screen remake starring John Hurt and Richard Burton is still available, however.

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