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Silent Running

G 1972 Adventure, Science Fiction · 1h 29m
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After the entire flora goes extinct, ecologist Lowell maintains a greenhouse aboard a space station for the future with his android companions. However, he rebels after being ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo, a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions.

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About Silent Running

In a future where Earth's flora is extinct, botanist Freeman Lowell safeguards the last remaining samples in massive geodesic domes aboard the space freighter Valley Forge. When corporate executives order the destruction of these vital ecosystems to repurpose the freighter for commercial use, Lowell is pushed to his breaking point. He makes a drastic decision: to hijack the Valley Forge, severing the domes from the mother ship, and escaping into the vastness of space. Accompanied only by his reprogrammed drone companions, Huey and Dewey, Lowell embarks on a solitary mission to protect the last hope for Earth's botanical future, even if it means sacrificing everything.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Douglas Trumbull. The cast includes Bruce Dern as Freeman Lowell, the dedicated botanist who takes extreme measures to preserve Earth's last plant life. Cliff Potts portrays John Keenan, one of Lowell's shipmates, Ron Rifkin plays Marty Barker, another crew member, and Jesse Vint is Andy Wolf, completing the human crew. Mark Persons and Steven Brown were the puppeteers behind the drones Huey and Dewey, bringing these essential characters to life.

What people like about Silent Running

Critics praised Silent Running for its groundbreaking visual effects, particularly the creation of the drones Huey and Dewey. Bruce Dern's performance was widely lauded for its intensity and emotional depth, and the film's environmental message was seen as both timely and thought-provoking. Many highlighted the films beautiful cinematography and Joan Baez's evocative soundtrack, further enhancing the movie's emotional impact.

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Movie Score

64%

Released

March 9, 1972

Director

Douglas Trumbull

Cast

Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint, Mark Persons, Steven Brown

Genre

Adventure, Science Fiction

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