Silent Running

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.

Director

Douglas Trumbull

Written by

Deric Washburn

Music

Peter Schickele

Studio

Universal Pictures

Released

9 March 1972

Genres

Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama