Review of Silent Running (1972) by Patrick D — 26 Jun 2014

Bad script, great acting, great retro sci-fi effects, and some ridiculous Joan Baez songs thrown in.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Patrick D on 26 Jun 2014.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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