1984 is a 1956 movie based on the novel by George Orwell. This is the first theatrical rendition of the story. Donald Pleasence also appeared in the 1954 television version of the film, playing a different part. See also: 1955 in film 1956 1957 in film 1950s in film years in film film // Events November 15 - The film Love Me Tender starring Elvis Presley (his first film) opens. ... George Orwell on Time Magazine cover from 1983. ... Peter Cushing played Winston Smith while Donald Pleasence played Syme. ...
OBrien in D.O.A. Edmond OBrien (September 10, 1915 – May 9, 1985) was an American film actor who is perhaps best remembered for his role in D.O.A.. Born in New York, New York, OBrien made his film debut in 1938, and gradually built a... One of Hollywoods most talented and versatile stars, often cool and stunning blonde in Hollywood film noir movies of the 1940s and 50s, the actrees Jan Sterling ensured audiences of a real good time with her sexy roles in soaps, crime action and comedies. ... Michael Redgrave and Margaret Lockwood in The Lady Vanishes (1938) Sir Michael Scudamore Redgrave, KBE (March 20, 1908 â March 21, 1985) was an English actor and the son of the Australian silent film star Roy Redgrave and the actress Margaret Scudamore. ... Sir Donald Pleasence (October 5, 1919 - February 2, 1995) was an English actor. ...
1984 (sometimes Nineteen Eighty-Four) is a British film based upon the George Orwell novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, released in the eponymous year in the United Kingdom, although not until 1985 in the United States.
The film was shot in London between April and June 1984.
Virgin Films, who financed the film, commissioned Eurythmics to produce the music for the soundtrack.