Privilege

1967·103'

Peter Watkins

Drama

Letterboxd TMDB #51856

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.

Cast

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