Privilege
"The Raw, Shocking Movie Of A Pop Singer Who Makes It Big!"
Originally released in 1967. Privilege is a drama film. directed by Peter Watkins.
Starring Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton, and Mark London
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- John Heyman/Peter Watkins Production
Frequently Asked Questions
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 auton...
Who directed Privilege?
Privilege was directed by Peter Watkins.
How long is Privilege?
Privilege has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Privilege released?
Privilege was released on February 28, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Privilege?
The main cast of Privilege includes Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton, Mark London, William Job, Max Bacon.