Silent Running

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A Journey Beyond Earth: Embrace the Silence of Space

Journey with Freeman Lowell, a botanist-turned-guardian of the last Earth's forests aboard the spaceship Valley Forge. He defies orders, sacrifices his crew, and befriends endearing drones Huey, Dewey, and Louie in a poignant tale of isolation, duty, and environmentalism.

Silent Running Trivia

What is the name of the main character in the 1972 film "Silent Running"? (Genius)
#1: Freeman Lowell
#2: Bruce Dern
#3: John Bartlett
#4: Gregory Peck
What is the primary theme of the 1972 film "Silent Running"? (Hard)
#1: Space Exploration
#2: Environmental Preservation
#3: Alien Invasion
#4: Time Travel
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Silent Running Fun Facts

The drones Huey, Dewey, and Louie were played by amputee actors.
The Valley Forge spaceship's interior scenes were filmed aboard the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge.

Silent Running Polls

What is your favorite aspect of Silent Running?
The environmental message
The special effects
The storyline
The performances
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Who is your favorite character in Silent Running?
Freeman Lowell
Huey
Dewey
Louie
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Freeman Lowell
Huey
Dewey
Louie

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September 29, 1972

Release of Silent Running

The movie Silent Running, directed by Douglas Trumbull and starring Bruce Dern, was released. It is a science fiction film notable for its environmental message and special effects.

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1971

Production of Silent Running

Silent Running was filmed primarily on the Universal Studios lot, with innovative use of miniatures and indoor sets to depict a future with Earth's last remaining forests in space.

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