Dirty cops were a movie vogue in 1954, and edmond obrien scores as a real dastard in this overachieving united artists thriller. Jun 29, 20 1984 is a 1956 film loosely based on the novel of the same name by george orwell. Sie vertrauen sich dem parteifunktionar oconnor im roman. Edmond obrien plays winston smith, a government functionary satisfied with his lot, until he commits the illegal act of falling in love with julia jan sterling, a member of the antisex league. London, capital of the oceania sector, is where edmond obrien is a clerk for big brother, the totalitarian government that keeps a close watch with all of its subjects. Kathy terry moore, the mcintyres niece, who likes lefty, introduces him to the mcintyres who soon become convinced he is their son, but the old man refuses to change his will. Edmond obrien was in so many darkthemed movies, one might think of him as the prince of noir. Ed obrien is not the slimmest and just isnt winston smith. From the 1956 film adaptation of george orwells novel, 1984. Winston smith portrayed by john hurt in the 1984 film nineteen eightyfour. When winston asks obrien if he too has been captured by the party, obrien. Apr 06, 20 the classic, 1956 film version of orwells, 1984. Nineteen eightyfour orwell 1984, film di michael radford, 1984 originaledal romanzo omonimo di george.
In a totalitarian future society, winston smith edmond obrien, whose daily work. O brien died wednesday in a sanitorium at the age of 69 afer fighting the debilitating disease forn bout two years. Richard burton in 1984 1984 john hurt and bob flag in 1984 1984 john hurt. Burton, using his smarmiest vocal intonations, makes even o brien s friendly gestures seem ominous and worrisome. Check out production photos, hot pictures, movie images of edmond obrien and more from rotten tomatoes celebrity gallery. Official web presence of the late obrien with a selection of photos and quotes. The eddie albert 1953 and edmond obrien 1956 also acted well, much better than hurt. Michael anderson edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling 90 min drama, scififantasy antisocialism, propaganda, government as torturer. Winston smith edmond o brien is interrogated and tortured by o connor michael redgrave in the ministry of love and then brought. Born on september 10, 1915, in the new york city borough of brooklyn, obrien learned the craft of performance as a magician, reportedly tutored by neighbor harry houdini. Edmond o brien was in so many darkthemed movies, one might think of him as the prince of noir. He also costarred with richard rust in the nbc legal drama sam benedict, which. The character obrien, the antagonist, was renamed oconnor, due to the shared surname of the actor edmond obrien.
Read the 1984 movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Find films and movies featuring edmond obrien on allmovie allmovie. Edmond o brien celebrity profile check out the latest edmond o brien photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. In the 1956 film, edmond obrien performed the role. Nineteen eightyfour 1984 1956 is now available on dvd. Jan sterling is adequate as julia, donald pleasance effectively more or less reprises his role from the tv adaptation while michael redgraves interrogator is the standout performance even if at times the effective interrogation. This is the first cinema rendition of the story, directed by michael anderson, and starring edmond obrien. In that way the movie faithfully embodies the books tone, one of warning and dread.
Its unusual for burton to be upstaged but andre morell is unsurpassed for the role of. Official web presence of the late o brien with a selection of photos and quotes. Jun 03, 2009 from the 1956 film adaptation of george orwells novel, 1984. Winston smith edmond obrien is interrogated and tortured by oconnor michael redgrave in the ministry of love and then brought. Lefty balks at killing mcintyre and exposes mailers attempted swindle. Peter rathvon, directed by michael anderson, written by ralph gilbert bettison, starring edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling and many more great actors.
Longing for freedom, a lowly, hapless outer circle bureaucrat of the ministry of truth, winston smith, summons up the courage to write down. Oscarwinner edmond obrien was one of the mostrespected character actors in american cinema, from his heyday of the mid1940s through the late 1960s. The protagonist winston smith, living in a dystopian society governed by the party, feels strangely drawn to inner party member obrien. Allen, ronan ocasey, michael ripper, ewen solon, kenneth griffith. Brandy charms gambler lefty farrell edmond obrien into impersonating the missing son. A solid production with richard burton well cast for obrien.
Though he occasionally appeared in a comedy and did a wild dance number in one film, he is remembered today primarily as a dramatic actor, often playing characters in psychological distress. This is the first cinema rendition of the story, directed by michael anderson, and starring edmond o brien. Filmography for edmond obrien turner classic movies. Starring john hurt, richard burton, suzanna hamilton, and cyril cusack, the film follows the life of winston smith, a lowranking civil servant in a war. With edmond obrien, michael redgrave, jan sterling, david kossoff. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Edmond obrien celebrity profile check out the latest edmond obrien photo gallery. Born on september 10, 1915, in the new york city borough of brooklyn, o brien learned the craft of performance as a magician, reportedly tutored by neighbor harry houdini. Review of 1984 1956 a telling of the george orwell novel, which depicts a future totalitarian societybleak in every aspect, thoroughly controlled, and impossible to escape. Edmond obrien celebrity profile check out the latest edmond obrien photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Edmond o brien plays winston smith, a government functionary satisfied with his lot, until he commits the illegal act of falling in love with julia jan sterling, a member of the antisex league. Dreamboat starlet marla english is the reason o brien s detective kills for cash, and then keeps killing to stay ahead of his colleagues. In a totalitarian future society, winston smith edmond obrien, whose daily work is rewriting history, tries to rebel by falling in love.
Colorized and tinted to enhance the dark expressionism. Rather than developing as a character throughout the novel, obrien actually seems to undevelop. A partial list of edmond obrien movies available online. Wikipedia says this was the least favored version o. The movie begins with the title who controls the past controls the future. First things first, i am amazed at how bad the casting was on this film. This revelation raises more questions about obrien than it answers. The lovers try to escape the allpowerful influence of big brother, but their. The lovers try to escape the allpowerful influence of big brother, but their every move is recorded by listening and viewing devices. John hurt gives the beatendown winston a somber, even witless, face while still conveying his deep, suppressed longing for freedom and connection. O brien known as o connor in the 1956 film adaptation of the novel is a fictional character and the main antagonist in george orwells 1949 novel nineteen eightyfour.
Obrien died wednesday in a sanitorium at the age of 69 afer fighting the debilitating disease forn bout two years. Its unusual for burton to be upstaged but andre morell is unsurpassed for the role of obrien and peter cushing is perfect as winston smith. Edmond obrien september 10, 1915 may 9, 1985 was an american actor who appeared in more than 100 films from the 1940s to the 1970s, often playing character parts. When o brien carries on a forbidden love affair with jan sterling, officials try to brainwash the couple into abandoning their free will. Oscarwinner edmond o brien was one of the mostrespected character actors in american cinema, from his heyday of the mid1940s through the late 1960s. His many memorable films included the killers, white heat, the man who shot liberty valance and the wild bunch. The protagonist winston smith, living in a dystopian society governed by the party, feels strangely drawn to inner party member o brien. Find films and movies featuring edmond obrien on allmovie.
Obrien known as oconnor in the 1956 film adaptation of the novel is a fictional character and the main antagonist in george orwells 1949 novel nineteen eightyfour. The actor was a popular leading man in the 1140s and 50 who went to character. Brandy charms gambler lefty farrell edmond o brien into impersonating the missing son. Cast and crew information is available at this popular film database. Academy awardwinning actor edmond obrien, who died of. Check out production photos, hot pictures, movie images of edmond o brien and more from rotten tomatoes celebrity gallery. Edmond obrien active 1938 1996 born sep 10, 1915 in new. And all to buy a crummy house in the suburbs this man needs career counseling. Dirty cops were a movie vogue in 1954, and edmond o brien scores as a real dastard in this overachieving united artists thriller. Burton, using his smarmiest vocal intonations, makes even obriens friendly gestures seem ominous and worrisome. Edmond obrien may be a bit too wellfed as winston smith but he more than holds his own in an interesting cast. Edmond obrien september 10, 1915 may 9, 1985 was an academy awardwinning american film actor who is perhaps best remembered for his role in d. Dreamboat starlet marla english is the reason obriens detective kills for cash, and then keeps killing to stay ahead of his colleagues.
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