Silent Running

1972 · 1h29 · Film

Directed by Douglas Trumbull

Starring Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint, Mark Persons, Steven Brown, Cheryl Sparks, Larry Whisenhunt, Joseph Campanella, Roy Engel

Ideal when you feel… Curious Bored

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Deric Washburn, Steven Bochco, Michael Cimino

Music

Peter Schickele

Cinematography

Charles F. Wheeler

Cast

Jesse Vint, Mark Persons, Steven Brown, Cheryl Sparks, Larry Whisenhunt, Joseph Campanella, Roy Engel

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