The Road to 1984(1984)
The Road to 1984 Synopsis
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.
The Road to 1984 (1984) is a tv movie, drama and history film directed by David Wheatley, released on January 19, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars James Fox, Janet Dale, Julia Goodman and Judy Holt. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- David Wheatley
- Writers:
- Willis Hall
- Production:
- Granada Television
- Status:
- Released
The Road to 1984 Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Fox
as Eric Blair/George Orwell/Winston Smith
Janet Dale
as Eileen Blair
Julia Goodman
as Sonia Brownell/Julia
- Judy Holt
Judy Holt
as Susan Watson
Don McKillop
as O'Brien/Doctor
- David Hirsch
David Hirsch
as Goldstein
Hugh Cross
as Richard Blair (Snr)
- Pauline Jefferson
Pauline Jefferson
as Ida Blair
Mark Jax
as David Holbrook
- Michael Wynne
Michael Wynne
as Cyril Connolly
- Jack Walters
Jack Walters
as Bozo
Bryan Coleman
as Refined Tramp (Maurice)
Key crew
Directed by David Wheatley, written by Willis Hall.
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The Road to 1984 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Road to 1984 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Road to 1984?
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The main cast of The Road to 1984 (1984) includes James Fox, Janet Dale, Julia Goodman, Judy Holt and Don McKillop. The film was directed by David Wheatley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Road to 1984 released?
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The Road to 1984 was released on January 19, 1984 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Road to 1984 worth watching?
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The Road to 1984 (1984) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.