FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Francois Truffaut

Written by - Francois Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, David Rudkin, Helen Scott (based on a novel by Ray Bradbury)

Starring - Julie Christie, Oscar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Differing, Jeremy Spenser, Alex Scott

"In a dark futuristic world where reading is illegal, a fireman whose job is to destroy such books starts to question the ethics of his task. Based on a book by Ray Bradbury and dealt with by Truffaut in a cold yet shocking and direct way. The performances by the cast, particulatly by Julie Christie, help elevate the standards of this film."

Drama, UK