Nineteen Eighty-Four
"George Orwell's terrifying vision comes to the screen."
Originally released in 1984. Nineteen Eighty-Four is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Michael Radford.
Starring John Hurt, Richard Burton, and Suzanna Hamilton
Synopsis
Imagine a world where absolute conformity rules, and word and thought, including loyalty to Big Brother is demanded. It's the year 1984 and such a world exists. Divided into three vast states, whose inhabitants are dominated by all powerful governments, an illegal love affair begins. Soon, worker drone Winston becomes the target of a brain-washing campaign to force him back to conformity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,585 votes)
Budget
$7.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.4M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,430,072
- Revenue
- $8,430,492
Production Companies
- Umbrella-Rosenblum Film Production
- Virgin Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nineteen Eighty-Four about?
Imagine a world where absolute conformity rules, and word and thought, including loyalty to Big Brother is demanded. It's the year 1984 and such a world exists. Divided into three vast states, whos...
Who directed Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four was directed by Michael Radford.
How long is Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Nineteen Eighty-Four has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Nineteen Eighty-Four released?
Nineteen Eighty-Four was released on November 9, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nineteen Eighty-Four?
The main cast of Nineteen Eighty-Four includes John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher.
Is Nineteen Eighty-Four worth watching?
Nineteen Eighty-Four has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,585 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.