In a totalitarian future society, a man, whose daily work is rewriting history, tries to rebel by falling in love. Wikipedia says this was the least favored version o. I liked the 1984 remake by michael radford a lot more than this one, in particular the. Edmond o brien plays winston smith, a government functionary satisfied with his lot, until he commits the illegal act of falling in love with julia jan sterling, a member of the antisex league. Edmond obrien list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Vintage movie film poster for the uk release of up periscope, a 1959 world war ii film drama directed by gordon douglas and starring james garner, edmond obrien, andra martin and alan hale, jr. Official web presence of the late obrien with a selection of photos and quotes. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Edmond obrien winston smith, jan sterling julia, michael redgrave oconnor, david. The film was directed by michael anderson for associated british.
From 1950 to 1952, he played the title role on yours truly, johnny dollar. In a totalitarian future society, winston smith edmond obrien, whose daily work is rewriting history, tries to rebel by falling in love. Find films and movies featuring edmond obrien on allmovie. London, capital of the oceania sector, is where edmond o brien is a clerk for big brother, the totalitarian government that keeps a close watch with all of its subjects. Be careful which 1984 you watch as some do not have the bleach bypass effect built in.
Oscarwinner edmond o brien was one of the mostrespected character actors in american cinema, from his heyday of the mid1940s through the late 1960s. Edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling, imdb rating. Oconnor, peutetre pour eviter toute confusion avec edmond o brien, qui incarnait winston. Movie dvds, mp4 video downloads, mpg videos on usb flash drives. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Edmond obrien, as winston smith and jan sterling as. Born on september 10, 1915, in the new york city borough of brooklyn, o brien learned the craft of performance as a magician, reportedly tutored by neighbor harry houdini. Edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling, david. It was with 1984 that deakins popularised a film processing technique known. Nineteen eightyfour, also known as 1984, is a 1984 british dystopian science fiction film written and directed by michael radford, based upon george orwells novel of the same name.
When o brien carries on a forbidden love affair with jan sterling, officials try to brainwash the couple into abandoning their free will. O brien known as o connor in the 1956 film adaptation of the novel is a fictional character and the main antagonist in george orwells novel nineteen eightyfour. Prije toga je nastupio kao protagonist film noira kao sto su white heat i d. As the effect was done on all the prints, the ip and subsequent ins do not reflect the intended look of the film. Nineteen eightyfour 1956 bp9t2x from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Edmond obrien september 10, 1915 may 9, 1985 was an american actor who appeared in more than 100 films from the 1940s to the 1970s, often playing character parts.
With edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling, david kossoff. Edmond obrien celebrity profile check out the latest edmond obrien photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Film 1984 1956, michael anderson edmond obrien winston. It starred edmond obrien as protagonist winston smith with donald pleasence as mr parsons, jan sterling as julia, and michael redgrave as obrien renamed oconnor nineteen eightyfour 1984.
London, capital of the oceania sector, is where edmond obrien is a clerk for big brother, the totalitarian government that keeps a close watch with all of its subjects. Colorized and tinted to enhance the dark expressionism. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. He received the academy award for best supporting actor and the corresponding golden globe for his supporting role in the barefoot contessa 1954, as well as a second golden globe and another academy award nomination for seven. Oscarwinner edmond obrien was one of the mostrespected character actors in american cinema, from his heyday of the mid1940s through the late 1960s. This is the first film adaptation of the story, directed by michael anderson and starring edmond obrien as protagonist. The first featurelength adaptation, 1984, was directed by michael anderson and was released in 1956. It starred edmond o brien as protagonist winston smith with donald pleasence as mr parsons, jan sterling as julia, and michael redgrave as o brien renamed o connor. Michael anderson edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling 90 min drama, scififantasy antisocialism, propaganda, government as torturer. Cast and crew information is available at this popular film database.
Edmond o brien was in so many darkthemed movies, one might think of him as the prince of noir. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Review of 1984 1956 a telling of the george orwell novel, which depicts a future totalitarian societybleak in every aspect, thoroughly controlled, and impossible to escape. Edmond obrien plays winston smith, a government functionary satisfied with his lot, until he commits the illegal act of falling in love with julia jan sterling, a member of the antisex league. Most popular movies and tv shows with edmond obrien imdb. Film 1984 1956, michael anderson edmond obrien winston smith gdbfbj from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52. With john hurt, richard burton, suzanna hamilton, cyril cusack. The protagonist winston smith, living in a dystopian society governed by the party, feels strangely drawn to inner party member o brien. This will not play on most dvd players sold in the u. In a totalitarian future society, winston smith edmond obrien, whose daily work is rewriting. This movie features a number of stars edmund obrien as the hero smith, jan sterling as his love interest, michael redgrave as his boss that eventually turns him in, and a young donald pleasance as his friend that also meets the same fate.
John hurt and suzanna hamilton at an event for 1984 1984 john hurt and bob flag in 1984. The lovers try to escape the allpowerful influence of big brother, but their every move is recorded by listening and viewing devices. To optimize your experience with your screen reading. Overview of 1984, 1956, directed by michael anderson, with edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling, at turner classic movies. Edmond obrien september 10, 1915 may 9, 1985 was an american actor. Orson welles helped edmund obrien get his start in show business. Hollywood greatest best blockbuster movie films george orwell 1984 full movie 1984 is a 1956 film loosely based on the novel of the same name by george orwell. Edmond obrien, as winston smith and jan sterling as julia, during the filming of an adaptation of george orwells novel, 1984. Edmond obrien was in so many darkthemed movies, one might think of him as the prince of noir.
I do hope tcm will air this movie some time in 2012, since it is more relevant today than ever before. By 1956, however, he had five films in release, including the first film version of george orwells 1984 and a cry in the night 1956, a return to warner bros. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. For instance, orwell has obrien pose overtly as a member of the.
Edmond obrien as winston looks far betternourished than cushing or hurt. Also starring are donald pleasence, jan sterling, and michael redgrave. This is the first cinema rendition of the story, directed by michael anderson, and starring edmond obrien. The protagonist winston smith, living in a dystopian society governed by the party, feels strangely drawn to inner party member obrien.
The lovers try to escape the allpowerful influence of big brother, but their. A highly dramatic musical score from british composer malcolm arnold underlines the potent story. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. He received the academy award for best supporting actor and the corresponding golden globe for his supporting role in the barefoot c. Orson welles helped edmund o brien get his start in show business. Apr 06, 20 the classic, 1956 film version of orwells, 1984. This movie version was generally held to be a feeble imitation, and the. Find films and movies featuring edmond obrien on allmovie allmovie. Though he occasionally appeared in a comedy and did a wild dance number in one film, he is remembered today primarily as a dramatic actor, often playing characters in psychological distress.
Edmond obrien may be a bit too wellfed as winston smith but he more than holds. Apr 22, 2015 the movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Originally billed as playhouse of the stars this long running anthology series was originally presented live from new york city. Born on september 10, 1915, in the new york city borough of brooklyn, obrien learned the craft of performance as a magician, reportedly tutored by neighbor harry houdini. In no time, he became one of the screens most popular heavies. Edmond obrien full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Edmond obrien in 1984 1956 jan sterling, michael anderson, edmond obrien, and. Obrien known as oconnor in the 1956 film adaptation of the novel is a fictional character and the main antagonist in george orwells novel nineteen eightyfour. Starring john hurt, richard burton, suzanna hamilton, and cyril cusack, the film follows the life of winston smith, a lowranking civil servant in a wartorn london ruled by oceania, a totalitarian superstate. None of this diminishes the importance of this film as a point in time reference to intolerance and authoritarism in. Jun 29, 20 1984 is a 1956 film loosely based on the novel of the same name by george orwell.
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