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. In a totalitarian future society, winston smith, whose daily work is rewriting history, tries to rebel by falling in love. The production starred peter cushing as winston smith the eightyyearold churchill, after whom he is named, was currently prime minister, which added a resonance. Peter cushing in the house that dripped blood 1970 by the videoman. Please do not send any requests for pictures, signed.
Van helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite christopher lee, and occasionally vincent price. An autobiography by cushing, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The year 1954 saw the first one, also set in a recognizable england. Watch sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie. Peter cushing introduction of the adventures of sherlock holmes. 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. Hammer horror movies peter cushing, christopher lee youtube. Bbc televisions live production of george orwells 1984 peter cushing stars in this 1954 movie. Hammer films was famous in the uk for its gothic horror films from the mid1950s to the 1970s.
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. Buy 1984 bbc live tv productions by peter cushing from amazons movies store. Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. 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. 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. Peter cushings father was a quantity surveyor not exactly a member of the arts community. Nineteen eightyfour is a british television adaptation of the novel of the same name by george orwell, originally broadcast on. In a 2000 poll of industry experts conducted by the british. 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. Complete george orwells 1984 1954 bbc staring peter cushing. May 31, 20 king of horror who was a true gent peter cushing spent a lifetime giving people sleepless nights. A celebrated actor whose career had more than a few teamings with pet. Peter cushing and john hurt, but it is an interesting interpretation.
George orwell 19031950 and his most famous written work, nineteen eightyfour also called 1984, in a 1954 sunday night play for the bbctv. Van helsing, and similar characters in such classics of the genre as the r. Helpful information provided by youtube sadie heilemann. Peter cushing, the later years by those who knew him. Peter wilton cushing obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994 was an english actor known for his many appearances in hammer films. 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.
Phibes rises again 1972, madhouse 1974, which plays an evil agent movie. Peter cushing also teamed with vincent price in movies including scream and scream again 1970, dr. Nineteen eightyfour 1954 eurythmics sexcrime youtube. Who and the daleks 1965 and daleks invasion earth 2150 a. 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. Spanning over six decades, his acting career included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as. Former showrunner steven moffats novelization of his 50th anniversary special finally puts those debates to rest. Edmond obrien is fine as winston smith, if a bit squarejawed and allamerican. 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 wilton cushing, british actor born may 26, 19, kenley, surrey, englanddied aug. 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. 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. In 1977 he obtained the role of grand moff tarkin, in star wars by george lucas. Apr 18, 2018 10 films starring actor peter cushing, from star wars to dracula.
Bbc adaptation of george orwells novel nineteen eightyfour 1984. The character, portrayed by the actor peter cushing, appeared in two films produced by aaru productions. 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. Peter cushing large photo collection for sale cheap.
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. As one of the earliest pieces of antipropaganda literature, 1984 is remarkably accurate about the intentions of totalitarian government. King of horror who was a true gent celebrity news showbiz. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If you are looking for a tell all tittle tattle book of his life go elsewhere. Armed with wooden stakes and silver bullets he fought off vampires, monsters, ghouls and. Plans for a third film were abandoned following the poor box office reception of the second film. His obviously breakable, gentle body is echoed by radfords choice. Peter cushing biography, movie highlights and photos. Winston smith peter cushing is tortured by inner party member. Death masks last weeks post briefly covered immortalizing the dead through death masks. Retiring from the screen in 1986, peter cushing penned two volumes of memoirs.
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. The bbc, then britains preeminent broadcaster, made its tv adaptation with wonderfully fragile peter cushing in the lead role. Winston smith peter cushing obrien andre morrell julia yvonne mitchell syme donald pleasance. Peter cushing plays a great part, the settings are dark and the feeling of hopelessness and yet immense course and. How 1984 became an overnight sensation the daily beast. 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. Nineteen eightyfour 1954 tortured by the party youtube. Winston smith edmond obrien is interrogated and tortured by oconnor.
Peter cushing, great lives, radio programme by grieftourist. Jan sterling is a rather butch julia who seems to spend her. 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. This is the silent film of the george orwells 1984. Who movies starring acting legend peter cushing were actually part of the official doctor who canon. Today we remember actor andre morell, born on this day in 1909. Complete george orwells 1984 1954 bbc staring peter. I have seen four versions of this story, and this one is, by far, the best and truest to the source material. Peter cushing introduction of the adventures of sherlock. Posted by a one emmanual goldstein, if you can believe. London is the capital of one of three world communities of oceania.
Hammer horror movies peter cushing, christopher lee roland wieffering. The tremendous success of the bbcs 1954 adaptation of 1984 led to this big screen adaptation just two years later. The production proved to be hugely controversial, with questions asked in parliament and many viewer complaints over its supposed subversive nature and horrific content. British television adaptation of the novel of the same name by georg. Peter cushingthe horror of it all the washington post. Apr 06, 2018 fans have been debating for decades whether or not the two dr. Retiring from the screen in 1986, peter cushing penned two.
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. The bbc tv version made in 1954 starring peter cushing is, to my mind, the best version ever filmed. 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. And dont worry, you can search it on youtube and find it real quick. As one of the earliest pieces of antipropaganda literature, 1984 is remarkably. Nineteen eightyfour 1954 directed by rudolph cartier. Jul 26, 2019 radfords film is the second of two remarkable uk dramatizations of 1984. Peter cushing is a man from a bygone era, he was a gentleman. With peter cushing, andre morell, yvonne mitchell, donald pleasence. Along the way, they battle weird creatures before standing against the odds to defeat the evil norks. 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. What is george orwells 1984 about, when was the novel. 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. Tales from the cryptvault of horror, mystery on monster islandgorilla at large.
Youtube t he novels dystopian view of the world was formed even before the second world war. It feels a little bit weakened by how bythenumbers it is as an adaptation of the book, however. From the 1956 film adaptation of george orwells novel, 1984. 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.
Radfords film is the second of two remarkable uk dramatizations of 1984. Aug 15, 2015 when peter cushings centenary was celebrated in 20, signum books released a superb collected edition of his journals, entitled peter cushing. Peter cushing, andre morell, yvonne mitchell, donald pleasance. 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. 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. Watch sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie 1984. Originally recorded in 1971, peter cushings reading of the return of sherlock holmes finally appears on cd. 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. Peter cushing the complete memoirs by peter cushing.
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. It stars peter cushing in the role of winston smith. 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. Peter wilton cushing, obe 26 may 19 11 august 1994 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. In the new novelization of the day of the doctor available now, moffat has revealed that the films now. Peter wilton cushing was born on may 26, 19 in kenley, surrey, england, to nellie maria king. 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. Nineteen eightyfour british tv programme wikipedia. Peter cushing biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. 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. In a postapocalyptic world, she aids two brothers quest to rescue their kidnapped sister.
With sandahl bergman, david goss, quin kessler, harrison muller. His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. 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. Mar 07, 20 bbc televisions live production of george orwells 1984 peter cushing stars in this 1954 movie.
Rudolph cartier peter cushing, andre morell, yvonne mitchell 120 min drama, scififantasy antisocialism, propaganda, government as torturer. Helpful information provided by youtubesadie heilemann. What is the best film adaptation of george orwells 1984. 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. 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. Peter cushing simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. 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.
665 987 1494 461 293 651 914 976 1450 643 116 872 1023 1096 250 527 833 629 1319 671 484 24 1522 1147 608 454 43 2 28 1305 147 113