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Fahrenheit 451
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Fahrenheit 451

1966-09-07 · 113 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Science Fiction

In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…

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Directors
François Truffaut
Production companies
Anglo Enterprises, Vineyard Film
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000
Revenue
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Julie ChristieJulie ChristieClarisse / Linda Montag
Oskar WernerOskar WernerGuy Montag
Cyril CusackCyril CusackCaptain Beatty
Anton DiffringAnton DiffringFabian / Headmistress
Jeremy SpenserJeremy SpenserMan with the Apple
Bee DuffellBee DuffellBook Woman
Alex ScottAlex ScottBook Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'
Gillian AldamJudoka Woman (uncredited)
Michael BalfourMichael BalfourBook Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)
Ann BellDoris (uncredited)
Yvonne BlakeYvonne BlakeBook Person: 'The Jewish Question' (uncredited)
Arthur CoxArthur CoxMale Nurse (uncredited)
Frank CoxBook Person: 'Prejudice' (uncredited)
Fred CoxBook Person: 'Pride' (uncredited)
Noel DavisNoel DavisCousin Midge - TV Personality (uncredited)
Judith DrinanBook Person - Plato's 'Republic' (uncredited)
Kevin EldonKevin EldonRobert - First Schoolboy (uncredited)
Alan FordAlan FordFire Man (uncredited)
Joan FrancisTelephonist (uncredited)
Denis GilmoreDenis GilmoreBook Person: 'The Martian Chronicles' (uncredited)

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