---
title: "Silent Running"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/silent-running-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 811
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Silent Running (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/silent-running-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Silent Running is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Trumbull/Gruskoff Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ecologist fights to save the last greenhouse in space with his android companions."

### Why Watch
- explores ecological themes in space
- features mechanical companions

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains themes of extinction and rebellion
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of extinction and rebellion.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, science fiction, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/silent-running-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Douglas Trumbull
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Trumbull/Gruskoff Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Dern** as *Freeman Lowell*
- **Cliff Potts** as *John Keenan*
- **Ron Rifkin** as *Marty Barker*
- **Jesse Vint** as *Andy Wolf*
- **Mark Persons** as *Grey Drone #1 “Dewey”*
- **Steven Brown** as *Orange Drone #2 “Huey”*
- **Cheryl Sparks** as *Orange Drone #2 “Huey”*
- **Larry Whisenhunt** as *Green Drone #3 “Louie”*
- **Joseph Campanella** as *Neal - ‘Berkshire’ Captain (voice/uncredited)*
- **Roy Engel** as *Anderson (voice/uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Silent Running?
Silent Running was released in 1972.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film includes adventure, science fiction, and drama.

### Q: What is the main character's role?
The main character Lowell is an ecologist.

### Q: Who accompanies Lowell on the space station?
He is accompanied by android companions.

### Q: Why does Lowell rebel?
He rebels after being ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Silent Running — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/811)
- [The Making of 'Silent Running' (1972) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/73572-the-making-of-silent-running/prehled/)
- [Silent Running (1972) Film, Titulky ke stažení, Recenze ČSFD.cz](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/silent-running-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-48182)
- [Silent Running 63% (1972) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/200562-silent-running)

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