Review of Silent Running (1972) by Benjamin L — 04 Jun 2007

Classic. Greatest environmental film ever made. Infinitely better than that Al Gore crap.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Benjamin L on 04 Jun 2007.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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