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Silent Running

Movie·1972·Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama·1h 29m·6.4 (641)·Directed by Douglas Trumbull

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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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Bruce DernBruce DernFreeman LowellCliff PottsCliff PottsJohn KeenanRon RifkinRon RifkinMarty BarkerJesse VintJesse VintAndy Wolf
Mark Persons
Mark PersonsGrey Drone #1 “Dewey”
Steven Brown
Steven BrownOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
Cheryl Sparks
Cheryl SparksOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
Larry Whisenhunt
Larry WhisenhuntGreen Drone #3 “Louie”

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