Silent Running (2002: La seconda Odissea)
1972
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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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Home video distributors
MCA Videocassette (United States), MCA Home Video (Canada)
Crew
Screenplay
Michael Cimino, Deric Washburn
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- OffScreen Film Festival 2021 - ECO-HORROR & CLIMATE FICTION
- Thessaloniki Film Festival 2020 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2003 generic - Asteroids
- Berlin International Film Festival 1985 generic
- Hugo Awards 1973 generic - Best Dramatic Presentation
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 1972 generic - Feature Film ★ Asteroide d'oro
Titles
| Alternate title | Et la terre survivra | |
| Alternate title | Running Silent |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MCA Videocassette (cat. no. VHS55029) | 1981, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MCA Home Video (cat. no. VHS55029) | 1986, Canada, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Silent Running (The Original Soundtrack Album) - Peter Schickele (1971) | 19 releases, 1971-2017: Decca, MCA Coral, MCA Records, Varèse Sarabande |
| CD | Silent Running (The Original Soundtrack Album) - Peter Schickele (1971) | 1 release, 2016: Intrada |
| Cassette | Silent Running (The Original Soundtrack Album) - Peter Schickele (1971) | 2 releases, 1972-1977: MCA Coral, MCA Records |
| 8-track | Silent Running (The Original Soundtrack Album) - Peter Schickele (1971) | 1 release, 1971: Decca |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1981 VHS55029 |
| Home video VHS | Canada | 1986 VHS55029 |
Full credits
| Director | Douglas Trumbull |
| Screenplay | Michael Cimino, Deric Washburn |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
