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Silent Running
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Silent Running

1972-03-09 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Science Fiction · Adventure · Drama

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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Directors
Douglas Trumbull
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Trumbull/Gruskoff Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Bruce DernBruce DernFreeman Lowell
Cliff PottsCliff PottsJohn Keenan
Ron RifkinRon RifkinMarty Barker
Jesse VintJesse VintAndy Wolf
Mark PersonsGrey Drone #1 “Dewey”
Steven BrownOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
Cheryl SparksOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
Larry WhisenhuntGreen Drone #3 “Louie”
Joseph CampanellaJoseph CampanellaNeal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)
Roy EngelAnderson (voice/uncredited)

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