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The Road to 1984

19841h 27mDavid Wheatley
IMDb 7.1

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1984 was not a leap into the future-but a look at the dangers already present-in Orwell's lifetime. The Road to 1984 intertwines vision and reality. It displays the passion and chronicles the career of Orwell--who warned us of what could happen if we stayed on that road--his road to 1948 and ours to 1984.

TV MovieDramaHistory
George OrwellBiopic

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What is The Road to 1984 (1984) about?

1984 was not a leap into the future-but a look at the dangers already present-in Orwell's lifetime. The Road to 1984 intertwines vision and reality. It displays the passion and chronicles the career of Orwell--who warned us of what could happen if we stayed on that road--his road to 1948 and ours to 1984.

Who stars in The Road to 1984?

The Road to 1984 stars James Fox (Eric Blair/George Orwell/Winston Smith), Janet Dale (Eileen Blair), Julia Goodman (Sonia Brownell/Julia), Judy Holt (Susan Watson), Don McKillop (O'Brien/Doctor). The film was directed by David Wheatley.

How long is The Road to 1984?

The Road to 1984 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

Is The Road to 1984 worth watching?

The Road to 1984 holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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