The Committee
"The mystery film of the 1960's"
Originally released in 1968. The Committee is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Peter Sykes. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Brown, Jimmy Gardner, and Paul Jones
Synopsis
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of Economics. Avoiding easy answers, The Committee uses a surreal murder to explore the tension and conflict between bureaucracy on one side, and individual freedom on the other. Many films, such as Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 and Camus’ The Stranger, see the state as ignorant and repressive, and pass over the inevitable weaknesses lying deep in individuals. Drawing on the ideas of R.D. Laing, a psychologically hip state faces an all too human protagonist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Craytic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Committee about?
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial mov...
Who directed The Committee?
The Committee was directed by Peter Sykes.
How long is The Committee?
The Committee has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Committee released?
The Committee was released on May 31, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Committee?
The main cast of The Committee includes Arthur Brown, Jimmy Gardner, Paul Jones, Tom Kempinski, Robert Langdon Lloyd.