The Making of Silent Running(1972)
The Making of Silent Running Synopsis
An on-set documentary about the making of the classic science fiction film 'Silent Running'.
The Making of Silent Running (1972) is a documentary film directed by Charles L. Barbee, released on January 1, 1972 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Scott Beach, Michael Gruskoff, Douglas Trumbull and Cheryl Sparks. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles L. Barbee
- Writers:
- Frank Buxton, Scott Beach
- Producers:
- Thomas F. Piskura, Charles L. Barbee
- Production:
- Lee Medelson Productions, Universal Home Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Making of Silent Running Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Beach
as Narrator
- Michael Gruskoff
Michael Gruskoff
as Self
Douglas Trumbull
as Self
- Cheryl Sparks
Cheryl Sparks
as Self
- Paul Kraus
Paul Kraus
as Self
Bruce Dern
as Self
- Charles F. Wheeler
Charles F. Wheeler
as Self
- Marty Hornstein
Marty Hornstein
as Self
- Aaron Stell
Aaron Stell
as Self
- Dick Dawson
Dick Dawson
as Self
Joan Baez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Charles L. Barbee, written by Frank Buxton and Scott Beach, produced by Thomas F. Piskura and Charles L. Barbee.
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The Making of Silent Running Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Making of Silent Running – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Making of Silent Running online?
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Who stars in The Making of Silent Running?
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The main cast of The Making of Silent Running (1972) includes Scott Beach, Michael Gruskoff, Douglas Trumbull, Cheryl Sparks and Paul Kraus. The film was directed by Charles L. Barbee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of Silent Running released?
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The Making of Silent Running was released on January 1, 1972 and runs for 49m.
Is The Making of Silent Running worth watching?
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The Making of Silent Running (1972) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.