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Feature film — 1967

Privilege (1967)

6.71h 43mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 36 votes.

John Heyman/Peter Watkins Production / World Film Services / Memorial Enterprises

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Director: Peter Watkins

On screen

Cast & crew

Paul Jones as Steven Shorter

Paul Jones

Steven Shorter

Jean Shrimpton as Vanessa Ritchie

Jean Shrimpton

Vanessa Ritchie

M

Mark London

Alvin Kirsch

W

William Job

Andrew Butler

Max Bacon as Julie Jordan

Max Bacon

Julie Jordan

Jeremy Child as Martin Crossley

Jeremy Child

Martin Crossley

James Cossins as Professor Tatham

James Cossins

Professor Tatham

F

Frederick Danner

Hooper

Victor Henry as Freddie K

Victor Henry

Freddie K

Arthur Pentelow as Leo Stanley

Arthur Pentelow

Leo Stanley

S

Steve Kirby

Squit

M

Malcolm Rogers

Rev. Tate

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