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Director:
Writers:
Deric Washburn (written by) &
Michael Cimino (written by) ...
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Release Date:
10 March 1972 (USA) more
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Amazing companions on an incredible adventure... that journeys beyond imagination! more
Plot:
The loner crew member of a spaceship harbouring Earth's last nature reserves goes renegade when he is... more | full synopsis
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The Feelgood, Sci-Fi "Save the Planet" film of the '70's. more (145 total)

Cast

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Bruce Dern ... Freeman Lowell

Cliff Potts ... John Keenan

Ron Rifkin ... Marty Barker

Jesse Vint ... Andy Wolf
Mark Persons ... Drone 2 - Huey
Steven Brown ... Drone
Cheryl Sparks ... Drone 1 - Dewey
Larry Whisenhunt ... Drone
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Running Silent (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
89 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Mono (35 mm prints) (Westrex Recording System)

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This film is considered by many scholars to be the first environmentalist film. more
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Continuity: In all the forest domes, entry to the forest is shown to be through a tunnel in the rim of the dome. However, no connection of this kind can be seen in any of the exterior shots of the domes. Moreover, when the domes are jettisoned, the shots of the pylons connecting the domes to the ship reveal barely enough room for the ejection system engines. There does not seem to be any kind of connection which would indicate an access tunnel. more
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Anderson: On this first day of a new century we humbly beg forgiveness and dedicate these last forests of our once beautiful nation to the hope that they will one day return and grace our foul earth. Until that day may God bless these gardens and the brave men who care for them. more
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Are there people inside the "Drones?"
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24 out of 27 people found the following comment useful.
The Feelgood, Sci-Fi "Save the Planet" film of the '70's., 4 November 1999
Author: Milpool from Fredericton

Originally having seen this film years back, all I could remember were a few squatty little robots, some kind of personal crusade, and alot of tears from Bruce Dern. Now, after a few years of having the film in my collection, I'm relieved to say that I recall (know) alot more about the underlying storyline therein. Silent Running is by no means a great science fiction film; it is instead a simplistic story about one man's refusal to destroy that which is dear to his heart, against all odds. What makes this film stand out from others, however, is a combination of great special effects (Trumbull was, of course, mentored by Stanley Kubrick on the set of 2001), a good message and... All of that emotion from Bruce Dern. I must admit that, even after all these years, those tearful moments when Dern breaks down stick in my imagination. Looking for a fabulous, laser blastin', grostesque alien, hyperspace shoot 'em up? Then don't rent Silent Running. However, if you are in the mood for a light, (not too preachy) thoughtful, sci-fi tale of a lonely, one-way journey, check this one out.

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