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A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'

A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'

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Documentary

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This promotional short film for "Soylent Green" (1973) begins by showing clips of films that depicted what the future might be like beyond Earth. The narrator then discusses the origin of the idea depicted in "Soylent Green." Director Richard Fleischer and star Charlton Heston discuss how an upcoming crowd scene will be filmed. Then we see what happens when the crowd riots because there is not enough food available to be distributed to everyone. "Soylent Green" was Edward G. Robinson's 101st (and, as it turned out, his last) feature film. During a break in filming, the cast and crew hold a ceremony celebrating the first film of his "second hundred," and Robinson makes appreciative remarks to the crowd. Studio head Jack L. Warner and friend George Burns are among those in attendance.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1973

Country

United States of America

Cast

Richard Fleischer

Richard Fleischer

Self

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Self

Leigh Taylor-Young

Leigh Taylor-Young

Self

Brock Peters

Brock Peters

Self

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Self

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Self (archive footage)

George Burns

George Burns

Self (archive footage)

Jack L. Warner

Jack L. Warner

Self (archive footage)

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