Brave New World (1998 film)
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| Brave New World | |
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| Genre | Drama Sci-Fi |
| Written by | Dan Mazur (teleplay) David Tausik (teleplay) |
| Directed by | Leslie Libman Larry Williams |
| Starring | Peter Gallagher Leonard Nimoy Tim Guinee Rya Kihlstedt Sally Kirkland Miguel Ferrer |
| Music by | Daniel Licht |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dan Wigutow |
| Producers | Michael R. Joyce Todd Sharp (associate producer) |
| Cinematography | Ronald Víctor García |
| Editor | Cindy Mollo |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Production companies | Dan Wigutow Productions HOF Productions Michael R. Joyce Productions USA Networks Studios Universal Television Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
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Brave New World is a 1998 television movie loosely based on Aldous Huxley's 1932 novel of the same name.[1] The film stars Peter Gallagher and Leonard Nimoy. It is an abridged version of the original story. The film aired on NBC.[citation needed]
Plot
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The movie loosely follows the plot of Huxley's novel, but adds a coda to the end.
Just as Bernard Marx is about to take over the job of Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning, replacing the disgraced previous director, Lenina informs him that she is pregnant with his child. She conceived it the night that John Savage fell to his death. She did not use her birth control that night. Bernard suggests that she say it was an accident and have an abortion, but she makes it clear that she will not, and so prefers banishment.
Bernard lets her go – secretly – and takes the job he has aspired to throughout his career, but he is soon unhappy, and no amount of Soma can change that. He has seen and learned to appreciate genuine emotions and human experiences thanks to knowing John, as has Lenina. As a result, Bernard follows Lenina into exile from society.
Director Mustapha Mond looks for Bernard at their scheduled meeting, and is handed a note. The messenger explains that Bernard got away from society by authorizing a trip for himself. Mond laughs out loud to himself, indicating that he will not pursue them. The final scene shows a beach with Lenina and Bernard. They appear to be playing with their natural born daughter on the shore.[citation needed]
Cast
- Peter Gallagher as Bernard Marx
- Rya Kihlstedt as Lenina Crowne
- Tim Guinee as John Cooper
- Sally Kirkland as Linda
- Leonard Nimoy as Mustapha Mond
- Miguel Ferrer as the Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning
- Daniel Dae Kim as Ingram
- Steven Schub as a Beta clerk
- Aron Eisenberg as Male Panelist
See also
References
- ^ Huxley, Aldous (1962) [1932]. Brave New World. New York City (original London): Bantam Books (original Chatto & Windus). ASIN B000GG6OGM.
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External links
- 1998 television films
- English-language films
- Dystopian films
- 1998 science fiction films
- Post-apocalyptic films
- Films based on science fiction novels
- Films based on works by Aldous Huxley
- American science fiction television films
- American films
- Films based on British novels
- Science fiction television films
- Films set in the 26th century
- Films about totalitarianism
- NBC network original films
- Brave New World
- Films scored by Daniel Licht