George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian
future society is adapted to the screen with
chilling authenticity. Set during April of
1984 in post-World War Three London, the capital
city of the repressive fascist state of Oceania,
Winston Smith (Hurt) is a man whose daily
work consists of rewriting history. Soon he
tries to rebel by falling in love
Best Actor, Evening Standard Awards, 1984