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Brave New World

  • TV Movie
  • 1980
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.2K
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Brave New World (1980)
DramaSci-Fi

A man who grew up in a primitive society educating himself by reading Shakespeare is allowed to join the futuristic society where his parents are from. However, he cannot adapt to their repr... Read allA man who grew up in a primitive society educating himself by reading Shakespeare is allowed to join the futuristic society where his parents are from. However, he cannot adapt to their repressive ways.A man who grew up in a primitive society educating himself by reading Shakespeare is allowed to join the futuristic society where his parents are from. However, he cannot adapt to their repressive ways.

  • Director
    • Burt Brinckerhoff
  • Writers
    • Aldous Huxley
    • Robert E. Thompson
  • Stars
    • Julie Cobb
    • Bud Cort
    • Keir Dullea
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Burt Brinckerhoff
    • Writers
      • Aldous Huxley
      • Robert E. Thompson
    • Stars
      • Julie Cobb
      • Bud Cort
      • Keir Dullea
    • 25User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 nominations total

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    Julie Cobb
    Julie Cobb
    • Linda Lysenko
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • Bernard Marx
    Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea
    • Thomas Grambell
    Ron O'Neal
    Ron O'Neal
    • Mustapha Mond
    Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman
    • Lenina Disney
    Kristoffer Tabori
    Kristoffer Tabori
    • John Savage
    Dick Anthony Williams
    Dick Anthony Williams
    • Helmholz Watson
    Jonelle Allen
    Jonelle Allen
    • Fanny Crowne
    Valerie Curtin
    Valerie Curtin
    • Chief Warden Stelina Shell
    Tricia O'Neil
    Tricia O'Neil
    • Maoina Krupps
    Victoria Racimo
    Victoria Racimo
    • Beta Teacher
    Jeannetta Arnette
    Jeannetta Arnette
    • Dwightina
    Sherri Brewer
    • Rochina
    Reb Brown
    Reb Brown
    • Henry
    Lee Chamberlin
    Lee Chamberlin
    • Head Nanny Nurse
    Sam Chew Jr.
    • Chief Dispenser
    Beatrice Colen
    Beatrice Colen
    • Gamma Female
    Patrick Cronin
    Patrick Cronin
    • Gamma Male
    • Director
      • Burt Brinckerhoff
    • Writers
      • Aldous Huxley
      • Robert E. Thompson
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    7graham_wright

    All too likely to be realistic

    I am not going to pretend this is my favourite film of all time, but it was a good, clear version of the excellent book.

    The film looks dated and would be boring for some. But those who are interested in what might happen to the human race should check this out. This idea is the most likely to come true of all possible fates of humans.

    The acting is in places 2-dimensional, but this is usually only when portraying characters who are themselves 2-dimensional, such as Lenina, Linda and Thomas.

    The three more interesting and deeper characters of Bernard, John and Mustapha are portrayed well and all change dramatically and believably as the story unwinds.

    Not a funny, thrilling or exciting film but a clear film that makes you think.
    8bradnfrank

    2 different versions

    As others have said, this 1980 version of "Brave New World" is far superior to the 1998 version. But what nobody has mentioned, probably because they aren't even aware of it, is that the 1980 film exists in 2 different versions.

    This was originally produced as a 2-part mini-series, running 4 hours (including commercials). But at the last minute, NBC chopped it down to fit into a 3-hour time slot. Allowing for commercials, this means that more than half an hour was removed. When it was later aired on the BBC in England, it ran in its original full length, 2-part form.

    There are many collectors offering copies of this movie via the IMDb message boards, or eBay. Before buying, I suggest you ask which version they have. (I can personally recommend the copy offered by "deaks".)
    8cmdaklein

    I hated the NBC broadcast, I love the complete version...

    When it aired in 1980, I wondered what the heck happened to the promised BNW miniseries with a one-night broadcast that left so much out.

    Almost three decades later, due to the miracle of the Internet, I saw the entire version as broadcast by the BBC & then bought the DVD. I totally loved it. The cartoonish Gil Gerard Buck Rogers-ish special effects and the superficial characterization, much disdained, totally fit the "soulless streamlined Eden" of the book.

    Btw, back in 1980, I was fortunate enough to buy the PB tie-in, which I still own.

    Please put this on official DVD!
    8firepanther7777

    I have seen it

    I don't know what the above person is saying. The television 1980 version of the book is not as bad as they said but it is a good representation of the book. It was so good that I brought a DVD copy of that TV movie!! The acting is OK. The production and special effect is adequate for at TV movie. The story is 3/4 accurate. The 2000 version version of the book for a lack of a better term is lame. Even Leonard Nimoy, Spock, couldn't help this truly lame version. The 1980 version gave us an pessimistic and dark look of the future showing test tube conception as well as the bleak viewpoint of natural conception and falling in love in a world of no love.
    8EMalloryHardgrave

    Look for the BBC release.

    As has been noted by others there are two versions of this movie. The uncut version was presented in a two-part mini-series on the BBC. That's the one you want to watch. In America, NBC cut the mini-series down to fit into one movie. In my opinion, the BBC version is superior and worth seeking out. As of this review, the BBC 2-part version is available on YouTube.

    The production value is what you would expect from a made for television movie of the era, however, I think it's fairly good for a television production from this era. If you enjoyed Huxley's book, you'll enjoy the BBC version as well. I find it far superior to the 1998 version of Brave New World.

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    • Trivia
      Samuel Bronston planned to film Aldous Huxley 's novel with David Niven in 1964, but the huge financial failure of his epic and costly " The Fall of the Roman Empire " lead to the collapse of his movie making operation.
    • Quotes

      Gamma Male: We're not too stupid and we're not too bright, to be a Gamma is to be just right.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Drôle de vie: Teacher's Pet (1983)

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • arabuloku.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un mundo feliz
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 3h(180 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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