Good Morning, Mr. Orwell 40 years old

In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).

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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell Cast

Name Character
Danny Elfman He was 30, now 71 years old as Himself
Yves Montand He was 62, 70 years old when he died as Himself
Allen Ginsberg He was 57, 70 years old when he died as Himself
Salvador Dalí He was 79, 84 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)
Peter Gabriel He was 33, now 74 years old as Himself (archive footage)
George Plimpton He was 56, 76 years old when he died as Himself
Laurie Anderson She was 36, now 77 years old as Herself
Laurie Anderson She was 36, now 77 years old as Herself (archive footage)
John Cage He was 71, 79 years old when he died as Himself

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell Crew

Name Department
Emile Ardolino as Director. He was 40 (50) years old when He died Directing
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell poster
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (40 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1984
  • Runtime: 58 minutes