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Silent Running

Amazing companions on an incredible adventure... that journeys beyond imagination!

1972 · G · 1h 29m

Directed by Douglas Trumbull

6.4

TMDB audience score
681 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Bruce Dern
    Freeman Lowell

  • Cliff Potts
    John Keenan

  • Ron Rifkin
    Marty Barker

  • Jesse Vint
    Andy Wolf

  • Mark Persons
    Grey Drone #1 “Dewey”

  • Steven Brown
    Orange Drone #2 “Huey”

  • Cheryl Sparks
    Orange Drone #2 “Huey”

  • Larry Whisenhunt
    Green Drone #3 “Louie”

  • Joseph Campanella
    Neal - Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)

  • Roy Engel
    Anderson (voice/uncredited)