1984 (1954) – DVD | Peter Cushing | André Morell | Original BBC Television Adaptation | George Orwell Classic
Big Brother is watching. And this is where it all began. Before the famous 1984 film adaptation, George Orwell’s terrifying vision of a totalitarian future was first brought to life in this landmark 1954 BBC television production — one of the most controversial and talked-about broadcasts in British television history. Starring the incomparable Peter Cushing as the doomed Winston Smith and André Morell as the sinister O’Brien, this live television production caused a national sensation when it aired, with viewers and politicians alike debating its disturbing vision of surveillance, thought control, and state terror.
A rare and historically significant piece of television history, this is a must-own collectible DVD for fans of Peter Cushing, George Orwell, and the golden age of British television drama.
- Starring: Peter Cushing, André Morell, Yvonne Mitchell
- Based On: George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four
- Genre: Dystopian Drama / Sci-Fi / Political
- Year: 1954
- Format: DVD
- Era: Classic BBC Television Golden Age
The original Peter Cushing BBC Orwell classic — add this rare collectible DVD to your library today!