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Michael James Radford (born 24 February 1946) is an English film director and screenwriter. He began his career as a documentary director and television comedy writer before transitioning into features in the early 1980s.
Michael Radford is an Indian-born British filmmaker who has directed and written films such as 1984, The Postman, and The Merchant of Venice. He has been nominated for two Oscars and has won several awards.
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- Director, Writer, Producer
- New Delhi, British India [now India]
- Michael Radford
Mar 22, 1985 · 1984: Directed by Michael Radford. With John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack. Based on George Orwell's novel. In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose work is re-writing history, tries to rebel. He meets a kindred spirit named Julia and they fall into a love affair. Sir Richard Burton's final film.
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- Drama, Sci-Fi
- Michael Radford
- 1985-03-22
Michael Radford is a British-Indian director and writer, known for 1984, The Postman and The Merchant of Venice. He was born in New Delhi in 1946 and studied at Oxford University and the National Film and Television School.
- February 24, 1946
Nineteen Eighty-Four, also known as 1984, is a 1984 dystopian drama film written and directed by Michael Radford, based upon George Orwell's 1949 novel of the same name.
Apr 8, 2008 · Michael Radford talks about trying to cast Sean Connery in 1984, worries over Richard Burton, Il Postino, and why he won't be working with Harvey Weinstein ever again...
Oct 22, 2018 · I spoke with director Michael Radford about his poetic film, working closely with Torisi and more. Twenty-four years after its release Il Postino (The Postman) continues to win over hearts and...
