Review of Silent Running (1972) by Diarmuid C — 18 Aug 2007

Bruce Dern, unsatisfied with carbon offsetting, takes the law into his own hands to save the last of earth's forests. And one of the best movie endings I've ever seen.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Diarmuid C on 18 Aug 2007.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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