Bibliograph

1984.sWidescreen/, Virgin Films presents an Umbrella-Rosenblum production ; produced by Simon Perry ; written and directed by Michael Radford

Type

Label

1984.sWidescreen/, Virgin Films presents an Umbrella-Rosenblum production ; produced by Simon Perry ; written and directed by Michael Radford

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

[Rated M for mature audiences.]

Main title

1984.sWidescreen/

Oclc number

892064837

Responsibility statement

Virgin Films presents an Umbrella-Rosenblum production ; produced by Simon Perry ; written and directed by Michael Radford

Runtime

105

Summary

Based on the novel by George Orwell which is the story of impossible love and tragic betrayal set in the twisted, horrific world of "1984"Winston Smith (Hurt) endures a squalid existence in totalitarian Oceania under the constant surveillance of Big Brother. But his life takes a horrifying turn when he begins a forbidden love affair and commits the crime of independent thought. Sent to the chillingly labeled 'Ministry of Love, he is placed at the mercy of O'Brien (Burton), a coolly treacherous leader determined to control his thoughts and crush his soul

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Nineteen eighty-fourGeorge Orwell's Nineteen eighty-fourGeorge Orwell's 1984

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