Sci-Fi Silent Running (1972)

Tom

An Old Friend
Title: Silent Running (1972)

Tagline: Amazing companions on an incredible journey...that journeys beyond imagination!

Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction

Director: Douglas Trumbull

Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint, Steven Brown, Mark Persons, Cheryl Sparks

Release: 1972-03-09

Runtime: 89

Plot: In a future Earth barren of all flora and fauna, the planet's ecosystems exist only in large pods attached to spacecraft. When word comes in that the pods are to be jettisoned into space and destroyed so that the spacecraft can be reused for commercial purposes, most of the crew of the Valley Forge rejoice at the prospect of going home. Not so for botanist Freeman Lowell who loves the forest and its creatures, so decides to take matters into his own hands to protect what he loves.
Silent Running (1972)

 
One of my favorite movies. Even now when I need to come up with names for 'bots' I like using Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

On our front page I like Today in History widget, it's a great way of being reminded of stuff to watch or read again like this one. :D
 

Similar threads

The Making of Silent Running (1972)
Genre: Documentary
Director: Charles L. Barbee
Release: 1972-01-01
Replies
0
Views
228
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Tagline: This time, they're breaking in!
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Director: Sam Fell
Replies
3
Views
379
The Mechanic (1972)
Tagline: He has 100 ways to kill... and they all work!
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Michael Winner
Release: 1972-10-06
Replies
0
Views
317
Back
Top