Worlds Gone Wild Double Feature Volume 1: 1984 / The Handmaid's Tale [Import]

1984 (1984)

Bleak, compelling version of George Orwell’s classic dystopia stars John Hurt as Winston Smith, an office worker living under the watchful eye of "Big Brother." With everything--including thoughts--policed by the government, Smith puts himself in grave danger by daring to think for himself and falling in love with a mysterious and beautiful woman (Suzanna Hamilton). Richard Burton, in his last feature role, is O’Brien, master of psychological torture. With Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher; score by Eurythmics. 105 min. C/Rtg: R

The Handmaid's Tale (1990)

Eerie translation of Margaret Atwood’s novel about a near-future New England where right-wing fundamentalists rule the roost and women are subservient to men. One woman (Natasha Richardson) risks her life by rebelling against the totalitarian regime who see her only as a baby-maker and have taken her newborn child. Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall, Elizabeth McGovern, Aidan Quinn, Victoria Tennant co-star. Adapted by Harold Pinter and directed by Volker Schlöndorff. 109 min. C/Rtg: R

Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free