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1990 (1977)

TV Series ★ 6.5 55 min

Drama

The series is set in a dystopian future in which Britain is under the grip of the Home Office's Department of Public Control (PCD), a tyrannically oppressive bureaucracy riding roughshod over the population's civil liberties. Edward Woodward plays Jim Kyle, a journalist on the last independent newspaper called The Star, who turns renegade and begins to fight the PCD covertly. The officials of the PCD, in turn, try to provide proof of Kyle's subversive activities.

Wilfred Greatorex Creator

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Quick facts

Released
September 18, 1977
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0075469
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

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Cast

Edward Woodward Edward Woodward Jim Kyle Robert Lang Robert Lang Herbert Skardon Lisa Harrow Lisa Harrow Lynn Blake Yvonne Mitchell Yvonne Mitchell Kate Smith Tony Doyle Tony Doyle Dave Brett Paul Hardwick Paul Hardwick Faceless

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1990 about?
The series is set in a dystopian future in which Britain is under the grip of the Home Office's Department of Public Control (PCD), a tyrannically oppressive bureaucracy riding roughshod over the population's civil liberties. Edward Woodward plays Jim Kyle, a journalist on the last independent newspaper called The Star, who turns renegade and begins to fight the PCD covertly. The officials of the PCD, in turn, try to provide proof of Kyle's subversive activities.
Who created 1990?
1990 was created by Wilfred Greatorex.
Who stars in 1990?
1990 stars Edward Woodward, Robert Lang, Lisa Harrow, Yvonne Mitchell.
When was 1990 released?
1990 is a 1977 drama series.
Where can I watch 1990?
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