Privilege 1967 N/R, 103 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Sci-Fi / Musical
Director: Peter Watkins Cast: Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton, Mark London, Max Bacon, Jeremy Child, William Job, James Cossins, Frederick Danner, Arthur Pentelow, Steve Kirby, Victor Henry, Malcolm Rogers, Doreen Mantle, Michael Graham, Michael Barrington
In this satire on government and pop culture, a futuristic British regime uses a timid rock star, Steven Shorter (Paul Jones), to control the masses. Stephen performs songs like the rock version of "Onward Christian Soldiers," and everyone loves his image of a religious boy who is ready to obey. All goes well–until Steven meets gorgeous painter Vanessa Ritchie (Jean Shrimpton) who influences him to acknowledge that his life is a sham. When he looks at what is really happening, he revolts.
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The Sleeping Dictionary 2002 R, 109 min. Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Guy Jenkin Cast: Hugh Dancy, Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Bob Hoskins, Emily Mortimer, Noah Taylor, Christopher Ling Lee Ian, Junix Nocian, Michael Jessing Langgi, Mano Maniam, Kate Helen White, K.K. Moggie, Cicilia Anak Richard, Malcolm Rogers, Eugene Salleh
Set in the 1930s, John (Hugh Dancy) takes a government position to assist in the colonization of Sarawak, Borneo. Honoring a local custom, John is provided a servant (Jessica Alba), whose duties include sharing his bed. Neither the British nor the natives are happy when the two fall in love.
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| 1. Privilege (1967)
2. The Sleeping Dictionary (2002)
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