Fahrenheit 451(1966)
What if you had no right to read?
Fahrenheit 451 Synopsis
In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…
Fahrenheit 451 (1966) is a drama and science fiction film directed by François Truffaut, released on September 7, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack and Anton Diffring. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,109 ratings.
- Director:
- François Truffaut
- Writers:
- François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, Ray Bradbury
- Producers:
- Lewis M. Allen
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Anglo Enterprises, Vineyard Film
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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Fahrenheit 451 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julie Christie
as Clarisse / Linda Montag
Oskar Werner
as Guy Montag
Cyril Cusack
as Captain Beatty
Anton Diffring
as Fabian / Headmistress
Jeremy Spenser
as Man with the Apple
Bee Duffell
as Book Woman
Alex Scott
as Book Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'
- Gillian Aldam
Gillian Aldam
as Judoka Woman (uncredited)
Michael Balfour
as Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
- Ann Bell
Ann Bell
as Doris (uncredited)
Yvonne Blake
as Book Person: 'The Jewish Question' (uncredited)
Arthur Cox
as Male Nurse (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by François Truffaut, written by François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard and Ray Bradbury, produced by Lewis M. Allen.
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Fahrenheit 451 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,109 ratings.
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Fahrenheit 451 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fahrenheit 451 online?
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Fahrenheit 451 (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fahrenheit 451?
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The main cast of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) includes Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring and Jeremy Spenser. The film was directed by François Truffaut. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fahrenheit 451 released?
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Fahrenheit 451 was released on September 7, 1966 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Fahrenheit 451 worth watching?
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Fahrenheit 451 (1966) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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