The read
Every source lands within 5 points of the others. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic67/100
664 audience votes
Key crew
- Douglas TrumbullDirector
- Deric WashburnScreenplay
- Michael CiminoScreenplay
- Steven BochcoScreenplay
- Peter SchickeleOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bruce DernFreeman Lowell
- Cliff PottsJohn Keenan
- Ron RifkinMarty Barker
- Jesse VintAndy Wolf
- Mark PersonsGrey Drone #1 “Dewey”
- Steven BrownOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
- Cheryl SparksOrange Drone #2 “Huey”
- Larry WhisenhuntGreen Drone #3 “Louie”
- Joseph CampanellaNeal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)
- Roy EngelAnderson (voice/uncredited)
