I was afraid to get deceived by this early version of George Orwell's novel, because I was astonished by the Michael Radford's film, starring John Hurt, and released in....1984. But what a good surprise to finally discover this authentic piece of jewellery, rather hard to find, at least not well known. Edmond o'Brien is excellent, so the directing too, enhanced by the black and white photography. I have not read the book since a long time, so I can't really compare with it, and can't say if it is close enough to it. I will comment the TV version, starring Peter Cushing, later. I am sure it is worth too. I am also aware that this film could have been made in the USA during this period, to denounce communism. It is weird that this was not the case. I highly recommend it.
Review of 1984
