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1972 · 89 min · G

Silent Running

Directed by Douglas Trumbull · Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama

Silent Running (1972) is a Adventure film, directed by Douglas Trumbull set in Space during the far future. It runs 89 minutes and is rated G.

A space exploration, with a melancholic and bleak tone. Themes of environmental collapse, isolation, and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Peter Schickele
Cinematography
Charles F. Wheeler
Cast
Bruce DernCliff PottsRon RifkinJesse VintMark PersonsSteven BrownCheryl SparksLarry Whisenhunt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
Environmental CollapseIsolationFriendship
Tone
MelancholicBleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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