Silent Running
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Silent Running

In a future where all flora is extinct on Earth, an astronaut is given orders to destroy the last of Earth's botany, kept in a greenhouse aboard a spa...cecraft. Show More
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In the sci-fi film Silent Running (1972), set in a future where Earth's flora has become extinct, the protagonist of the story, an astronaut named Freeman Lowell, is faced with a distressing mission. Given orders to destroy the last remaining botanical specimens preserved in a greenhouse aboard his spacecraft, Lowell finds himself conflicted by a deep connection to nature and a desire to protect it.

As Lowell embarks on his lonely journey through space, he decides to disobey his orders and instead aims to save the precious plant life by maintaining the greenhouse. Accompanied only by three small robots he affectionately names Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Lowell strives to keep these remnants of Earth's natural beauty alive.

However, his clandestine actions are soon revealed, and Lowell must face the consequences of his defiance. Faced with the threat of losing the last remaining plants and jeopardizing his own life, Lowell must find a way to not only protect nature but also to convey its importance to humanity.

Silent Running is a thought-provoking film that explores themes of environmentalism, isolation, and the value of preserving nature. With stunning visuals and a heartfelt performance by Bruce Dern as Lowell, the movie takes viewers on an emotional journey that implores them to consider the impact of their actions on the planet.

Also Known As:

Silent Running

Release Date:

10 Mar 1972

Writers:

Deric Washburn, Michael Cimino, Steven Bochco

Awards:

2 nominations

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