Nineteen eighty-four [videorecording] / Virgin Films presents an Umbrella-Rosenblum production ; produced by Simon Perry ; written and directed by Michael Radford.
Radford, Michael, 1946-; Perry, Simon, 1943-; Hurt, John, 1940-2017.; Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.; Hamilton, Suzanna.; Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993.; Deakins, Roger A., 1949-; Priestley, Tom, Jr.; Muldowney, Dominic.; Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Nineteen eighty-four.; Virgin Films.; Umbrella Films.; Rosenblum Films.; MGM Home Entertainment Inc.; Eurythmics (Musical group)
2003
PN1997 .N56 2003
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Title
Nineteen eighty-four [videorecording] / Virgin Films presents an Umbrella-Rosenblum production ; produced by Simon Perry ; written and directed by Michael Radford.
ISBN
0792854969
9780792854968
9780792854968
Publication Details
Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment, c2003.
Language
English
Language Note
In English with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English.
Description
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
027616884220
Call Number
PN1997 .N56 2003
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
4004165 MGM
Summary
"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"--Container.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1984.
Based on the novel by George Orwell.
Based on the novel by George Orwell.
Credits
Director of photography, Roger Deakins ; editor, Tom Priestley ; music, Eurythmics and Dominic Muldowney.
Performer
John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack.
Cast
John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack.
Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital mono.
Added Author
Radford, Michael, 1946-
Perry, Simon, 1943-
Hurt, John, 1940-2017.
Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
Hamilton, Suzanna.
Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993.
Deakins, Roger A., 1949-
Priestley, Tom, Jr.
Muldowney, Dominic.
Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Nineteen eighty-four.
Perry, Simon, 1943-
Hurt, John, 1940-2017.
Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
Hamilton, Suzanna.
Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993.
Deakins, Roger A., 1949-
Priestley, Tom, Jr.
Muldowney, Dominic.
Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Nineteen eighty-four.
Added Corporate Author
Virgin Films.
Umbrella Films.
Rosenblum Films.
MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Eurythmics (Musical group)
Umbrella Films.
Rosenblum Films.
MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Eurythmics (Musical group)
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