
Feature film — 1967
Privilege (1967)
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
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Cast & crew

Paul Jones
Steven Shorter

Jean Shrimpton
Vanessa Ritchie
Mark London
Alvin Kirsch
William Job
Andrew Butler

Max Bacon
Julie Jordan

Jeremy Child
Martin Crossley

James Cossins
Professor Tatham
Frederick Danner
Hooper

Victor Henry
Freddie K

Arthur Pentelow
Leo Stanley
Steve Kirby
Squit
Malcolm Rogers
Rev. Tate
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