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1973 · 97 min · PG

Soylent Green

Directed by Richard Fleischer · Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery

Soylent Green (1973) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Richard Fleischer set in New York City during the 2020s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated PG.

A dystopian and murder mystery, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of environmental collapse, power & corruption, and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Fred Myrow
Cinematography
Richard H. Kline
Cast
Charlton HestonLeigh Taylor-YoungChuck ConnorsJoseph CottenBrock PetersPaula KellyEdward G. RobinsonStephen Young

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2020s

Premise & themes

Premise
DystopianMurder Mystery
Themes
Environmental CollapsePower & CorruptionClass Conflict
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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