CinemaOSMovie · 1967 · 1h 43m · NR

Privilege

The Raw, Shocking Movie Of A Pop Singer Who Makes It Big!

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Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie, is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.

Directed byPeter Watkins

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
EN
Released
February 28, 1967
Studios
John Heyman/Peter Watkins ProductionWorld Film ServicesMemorial Enterprises

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Paul Jones

Paul Jones

Steven Shorter

Jean Shrimpton

Jean Shrimpton

Vanessa Ritchie

Mark London

Alvin Kirsch

William Job

Andrew Butler

Max Bacon

Max Bacon

Julie Jordan

Jeremy Child

Jeremy Child

Martin Crossley

James Cossins

James Cossins

Professor Tatham

Frederick Danner

Hooper

Victor Henry

Victor Henry

Freddie K

Arthur Pentelow

Arthur Pentelow

Leo Stanley

Creative team
Directed by
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Written by
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Norman Bognor
Produced by
John Heyman

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