Silent Running (1972)

Name: Silent Running
Director: Douglas Trumbull
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 1972-03-09
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint

Adventure Science Fiction Drama

Director: Douglas Trumbull

Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint

Runtime89 min

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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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Fans of thought-provoking sci-fi with strong environmental themes will appreciate the unique visual style and powerful performance of Bruce Dern in director Douglas Trumbull's 1972 film Silent Running, which blends elements of adventure, drama, and compelling social commentary.

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Silent Running is a 1972 American ecological-themed science fiction film. It is the directorial debut of Douglas Trumbull, and stars Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin and Jesse Vint.