The Committee(1968)
The mystery film of the 1960's
The Committee Synopsis
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of Economics. Avoiding easy answers, The Committee uses a surreal murder to explore the tension and conflict between bureaucracy on one side, and individual freedom on the other. Many films, such as Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 and Camus’ The Stranger, see the state as ignorant and repressive, and pass over the inevitable weaknesses lying deep in individuals. Drawing on the ideas of R.D. Laing, a psychologically hip state faces an all too human protagonist.
The Committee (1968) is a drama, fantasy and music film directed by Peter Sykes, released on May 31, 1968 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Arthur Brown, Jimmy Gardner, Paul Jones and Tom Kempinski. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Sykes
- Writers:
- Max Steuer, Peter Sykes
- Producers:
- Max Steuer
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Production:
- Craytic
- Status:
- Released
The Committee Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arthur Brown
as Himself
Jimmy Gardner
as Boss
Paul Jones
as Central figure
Tom Kempinski
as Victim
Robert Langdon Lloyd
as Committee Director
Pauline Munro
as Girl
Key crew
Directed by Peter Sykes, written by Max Steuer and Peter Sykes, produced by Max Steuer.
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The Committee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Committee – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Committee online?
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Who stars in The Committee?
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The main cast of The Committee (1968) includes Arthur Brown, Jimmy Gardner, Paul Jones, Tom Kempinski and Robert Langdon Lloyd. The film was directed by Peter Sykes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Committee released?
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The Committee was released on May 31, 1968 and runs for 58m.
Is The Committee worth watching?
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The Committee (1968) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.