The Committee
May 31, 1968 · 58m
Director
Peter SykesOverview
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of Economics. Avoiding easy answers, The Committee uses a surreal murder to explore the tension and conflict between bureaucracy on one side, and individual freedom on the other. Many films, such as Total Recall, Fahrenheit 451 and Camus’ The Stranger, see the state as ignorant and repressive, and pass over the inevitable weaknesses lying deep in individuals. Drawing on the ideas of R.D. Laing, a psychologically hip state faces an all too human protagonist.
Cast of The Committee
Crew of The Committee
About The Committee
What is The Committee about?
The Committee, starring Paul Jones of Manfred Mann fame, is a unique document of Britain in the 1960s. After a very successful run in London’s West End in 1968, viewings of this controversial movie have been few and far between. Stunning black and white camera work by Ian Wilson brings to life this “chilling fable” by Max Steuer, a lecturer (now Reader Emeritus) at the London School of…
When was The Committee released?
The Committee was released on May 31, 1968.
How long is The Committee?
The Committee runs 58 minutes.
Who directed The Committee?
The Committee was directed by Peter Sykes.
Who is in the cast of The Committee?
The cast of The Committee includes Arthur Brown (Himself), Jimmy Gardner (Boss), Paul Jones (Central figure), Tom Kempinski (Victim) and Robert Langdon Lloyd (Committee Director).