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The World of George Orwell: 1984 (1965): Cast

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The World of George Orwell: 1984 is a 1965 sci-fi drama directed by Christopher Morahan, starring Joseph O'Conor as O'Brien, Vernon Dobtcheff and Cyril Shaps. It runs 2 hours.

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The World of George Orwell: 1984 (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The World of George Orwell: 1984 About?

The premise of The World of George Orwell: 1984 without spoilers.

Early adaption of Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four as part of the Theatre 625 series.

The World of George Orwell: 1984 Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • sci fi episode
  • future
  • dystopia
  • year 1984
  • london england
  • forbidden love
  • brainwashing
  • big brother
  • 1980s
  • lost film
  • satire
  • television
+3 more
  • totalitarianism
  • torture
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The World of George Orwell: 1984 Cast & Characters

Joseph O'Conor leads the cast as O'Brien, with Vernon Dobtcheff as Goldstein and Cyril Shaps as Syme. Directed by Christopher Morahan; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The World of George Orwell: 1984

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From the director

More from Christopher Morahan

More films directed by Christopher Morahan: Element of Doubt, Common Pursuit, Paper Mask and After Pilkington.

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The World of George Orwell: 1984 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Nineteen Eighty Four” and “Theatre 625: The World of George Orwell: 1984”.

Also known as
  • Nineteen Eighty Four
  • Theatre 625: The World of George Orwell: 1984

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The World of George Orwell: 1984 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The World of George Orwell: 1984, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The World of George Orwell: 1984?

The World of George Orwell: 1984 runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The World of George Orwell: 1984 released?

The World of George Orwell: 1984 was released on November 28, 1965.

Who directed The World of George Orwell: 1984?

The World of George Orwell: 1984 was directed by Christopher Morahan.

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Who is in the cast of The World of George Orwell: 1984?

The World of George Orwell: 1984 stars Joseph O'Conor as O'Brien, Vernon Dobtcheff as Goldstein and Cyril Shaps as Syme, among 23 credited actors.

Does The World of George Orwell: 1984 have a post-credit scene?

No. The World of George Orwell: 1984 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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