Peter cushings father was a quantity surveyor not exactly a member of the arts community. Nineteen eightyfour british tv programme wikipedia. The production starred peter cushing as winston smith the eightyyearold churchill, after whom he is named, was currently prime minister, which added a resonance. Radfords film is the second of two remarkable uk dramatizations of 1984. Hammer horror movies peter cushing, christopher lee roland wieffering. It stars peter cushing in the role of winston smith. Aug 05, 2004 peter cushing by christopher gullo with a foreword by peter sasdy in all sinceritypeter cushing is a new book examining the career of the gentle man of horror. Buy 1984 bbc live tv productions by peter cushing from amazons movies store. In a career spanning six decades and many mediums, including film, television, theatre, radio, and writing, peter cushing has been hailed as a consummate actor who was loved by both fans.
Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as. Nineteen eightyfour is a british television adaptation of the 1949 novel of the same name by george orwell, originally broadcast on bbc television in december 1954. Complete george orwells 1984 1954 bbc staring peter cushing. How 1984 became an overnight sensation the daily beast. Peter cushing introduction of the adventures of sherlock holmes. Jul 26, 2019 radfords film is the second of two remarkable uk dramatizations of 1984. Winston smith peter cushing is tortured by inner party member. With peter cushing, andre morell, yvonne mitchell, donald pleasence. Youtube t he novels dystopian view of the world was formed even before the second world war. Peter cushing and john hurt, but it is an interesting interpretation.
Helpful information provided by youtubesadie heilemann. Posted today over at the uk peter cushing appreciation society facebook fan page peter cushing and a gathering of other film and tv stars, who came together to help save hammer films bray studios in 1990. Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. Who movies starring acting legend peter cushing were actually part of the official doctor who canon. He lacks the delicacy and sheer fear and bewilderment which we could see on the features of other actors who have tackled the role peter cushing and john hurt, but it is an interesting interpretation. Complete george orwells 1984 1954 bbc staring peter. Today we remember actor andre morell, born on this day in 1909. Feb 07, 2019 george orwells dystopian novel 1984 has had doublegood sales after one of trumps advisers used the phrase alternative facts in an interview. Peter cushing was born in 19 and, after early roles in hollywood, came to prominence as one of the original stars of bbc television in the early 1950s. Peter cushing large photo collection for sale cheap. With sandahl bergman, david goss, quin kessler, harrison muller. Peter cushing in the house that dripped blood 1970 by the videoman.
Nineteen eightyfour 1954 directed by rudolph cartier. Review of 1984 1954 a bbc telling of the george orwell novel, which depicts a future totalitarian societybleak in every aspect, thoroughly controlled, and impossible to escape. Posted by a one emmanual goldstein, if you can believe it in contrast to the 1984 production featuring john hurt, this 1954 bbc production captures exactly what was missing in the later nineteen eightyfour adaption. As one of the earliest pieces of antipropaganda literature, 1984 is remarkably. Many of cushings later film assignments were in the tongueincheek category, notably his sneeringly evil governor tarkin in star wars 1977 and his backwardstalking librarian in top secret. Death masks last weeks post briefly covered immortalizing the dead through death masks. Watch sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie 1984. Hammer films was famous in the uk for its gothic horror films from the mid1950s to the 1970s. If you are looking for a tell all tittle tattle book of his life go elsewhere. September 11, as part of a halloween promotion will see the dvd release of two doublefeatures there are others but these two have peter cushing films in them.
Peter cushing simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Peter cushing is a man from a bygone era, he was a gentleman. Nineteen eightyfour 1954 eurythmics sexcrime youtube. Van helsing, and similar characters in such classics of the genre as the revenge of frankenstein 1958, dracula 1958, the brides of dracula 1960, frankenstein must be. Peter cushing biography, movie highlights and photos. Peter cushing the complete memoirs by peter cushing. Peter wilton cushing was born on may 26, 19 in kenley, surrey, england, to nellie maria king. A life in film is timed to coincide with the centennial of cushings birth may 26, 19 and is a splendid addition to the actors legacy. Bbc adaptation of george orwells novel nineteen eightyfour 1984. His obviously breakable, gentle body is echoed by radfords choice. Peter cushing, great lives, radio programme by grieftourist. This is the silent film of the george orwells 1984.
His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. Nineteen eightyfour is a british television adaptation of the novel of the same name by george orwell, originally broadcast on bbc television in december 1954. Posted by a one emmanual goldstein, if you can believe. Following the first atomic war, everyone in london and everywhere else is constantly watched by tv cameras which are also screens and by big brother and his faceless. Peter cushingthe horror of it all the washington post. As one of the earliest pieces of antipropaganda literature, 1984 is remarkably accurate about the intentions of totalitarian government. Mar 07, 20 bbc televisions live production of george orwells 1984 peter cushing stars in this 1954 movie. British television adaptation of the novel of the same name by georg. George orwell 19031950 and his most famous written work, nineteen eightyfour also called 1984, in a 1954 sunday night play for the bbctv. And dont worry, you can search it on youtube and find it real quick. Peter wilton cushing, obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994, was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer productions horror films of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, as well as his performance as grand moff tarkin in star wars 1977.
Originally recorded in 1971, peter cushings reading of the return of sherlock holmes finally appears on cd. I have seen four versions of this story, and this one is, by far, the best and truest to the source material. A life in film may 26th marks what wouldve been the hundredth birthday of peter cushing, and the prolific british actor left behind a sprawling filmography for. Rudolph cartier peter cushing, andre morell, yvonne mitchell 120 min drama, scififantasy antisocialism, propaganda, government as torturer. In the new novelization of the day of the doctor available now, moffat has revealed that the films now. Hammer horror movies peter cushing, christopher lee youtube. Aug 15, 2015 when peter cushings centenary was celebrated in 20, signum books released a superb collected edition of his journals, entitled peter cushing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. By the end of the decade, his lead roles in numerous hammer horror films had made him internationally famous, and he is still best remembered for his numerous portrayals of baron frankenstein and dr. Cushing was actually helicoptered to the site, from his home in whitstable, kent to bray studios on the day and landed on the green, just at the side of the thames river. Van helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite christopher lee, and occasionally vincent price. What is george orwells 1984 about, when was the novel.
Nineteen eightyfour 1954 tortured by the party youtube. Winston smith edmond obrien is interrogated and tortured by oconnor. Plans for a third film were abandoned following the poor box office reception of the second film. Cushing was actually helicoptered to the site, from his home in whitstable, kent to bray studios on the day and landed on the green, just at. Apr 06, 2018 fans have been debating for decades whether or not the two dr. Van helsing, and similar characters in such classics of the genre as the r. Apr 18, 2018 10 films starring actor peter cushing, from star wars to dracula.
The tremendous success of the bbcs 1954 adaptation of 1984 led to this big screen adaptation just two years later. Better than the cheesy 50s movie with edmund obrien or the 84 remake, what ive seen so far follows the book exactly, and cushings interpretation of winston smiths quiet desperation is spoton. Winston smith peter cushing obrien andre morrell julia yvonne mitchell syme donald pleasance. The masks of death wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the masks of death 1984 is a sherlock holmes film directed by roy ward baker and starring peter cushing as the sleuth and john mills as doctor watson. What is the best film adaptation of george orwells 1984. An autobiography by cushing, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Armed with wooden stakes and silver bullets he fought off vampires, monsters, ghouls and.
The bbc, then britains preeminent broadcaster, made its tv adaptation with wonderfully fragile peter cushing in the lead role. Retiring from the screen in 1986, peter cushing penned two volumes of memoirs. King of horror who was a true gent celebrity news showbiz. Tales from the cryptvault of horror, mystery on monster islandgorilla at large. This is the first recording of 1984 on film, made for the bbc in the 1950s, a brilliant set of performances, with sinister overtones for todays emerging information centered ploice states, or as one might say 1984 by stealth. Peter cushing introduction of the adventures of sherlock. Nineteen eightyfour is a british television adaptation of the novel of the same name by george orwell, originally broadcast on. Peter wilton cushing, obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994 was an english actor best known for his roles in the hammer productions horror films of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, as well as his performance as grand moff tarkin in star wars 1977. Phibes rises again 1972, madhouse 1974, which plays an evil agent movie. A celebrated actor whose career had more than a few teamings with pet. During the run up to the release i was in contact with marcus hearn, the official hammer films historian who had been in contact with the peter cushing estate as part of his. London is the capital of one of three world communities of oceania. Who and the daleks 1965 and daleks invasion earth 2150 a.
Jan sterling is a rather butch julia who seems to spend her. Sep 25, 2017 peter cushing as sherlock holmes played alongside longtime fellow hammer films actor sir christopher lee in a highly acclaimed production of hound of the baskervilles. The production proved to be hugely controversial, with questions asked in parliament and many viewer complaints over its supposed subversive nature and horrific content. It feels a little bit weakened by how bythenumbers it is as an adaptation of the book, however. Retiring from the screen in 1986, peter cushing penned two. Many of cushing s later film assignments were in the tongueincheek category, notably his sneeringly evil governor tarkin in star wars 1977 and his backwardstalking librarian in top secret. Peter cushing also teamed with vincent price in movies including scream and scream again 1970, dr. In a postapocalyptic world, she aids two brothers quest to rescue their kidnapped sister. Dec 20, 2016 instead, the cinematic rebirth took place more than 20 years after the actors death, and recreated the way cushing looked in the original 1977 star wars film, when he was in his mid50s. Helpful information provided by youtube sadie heilemann.
In a totalitarian future society, winston smith, whose daily work is rewriting history, tries to rebel by falling in love. Peter cushing, andre morell, yvonne mitchell, donald pleasance. Peter wilton cushing, obe was an english actor, known for his many appearances in hammer films, in which he played the distinguishedlooking but sinister scientist baron frankenstein and the vampire hunter dr. The character, portrayed by the actor peter cushing, appeared in two films produced by aaru productions. Former showrunner steven moffats novelization of his 50th anniversary special finally puts those debates to rest. Peter cushing, the later years by those who knew him. Peter cushing biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. May 31, 20 king of horror who was a true gent peter cushing spent a lifetime giving people sleepless nights. Please do not send any requests for pictures, signed. In a career spanning six decades and many mediums, including film, television, theatre, radio, and writing, peter cushing has been hailed as a consummate actor who was loved by both fans and coworkers alike. Peter wilton cushing obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994 was an english actor known for his many appearances in hammer films. Certainly, the 1956 version of 1984 has an advantage that the 1984 film lacked even despite the latter setting itself in a retro 1940s period and shooting during the dates of the year that are stated in winston smiths diary namely in that it comes out only seven years after orwell wrote the book.
Peter cushing plays a great part, the settings are dark and the feeling of hopelessness and yet immense course and. Edmond obrien is fine as winston smith, if a bit squarejawed and allamerican. Along the way, they battle weird creatures before standing against the odds to defeat the evil norks. Much has been written on this subject, but here the material comes to life in numerous anecdotes that tell a narrative story of the man from his earliest stage performances and work in television through the seemingly endless. In 1977 he obtained the role of grand moff tarkin, in star wars by george lucas. Peter cushing by christopher gullo with a foreword by peter sasdy in all sinceritypeter cushing is a new book examining the career of the gentle man of horror. Watch sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie. Peter wilton cushing, british actor born may 26, 19, kenley, surrey, englanddied aug. The bbc tv version made in 1954 starring peter cushing is, to my mind, the best version ever filmed. Bbc televisions live production of george orwells 1984 peter cushing stars in this 1954 movie.
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