In a future where Earth's ecosystems have been destroyed, botanist Freeman Lowell (Bruce Dern) rebels against orders to destroy the last remaining plant life preserved aboard a space greenhouse. Accompanied by three service robots, Lowell embarks on a desperate journey to Saturn to save his own piece of Earth. Directed by visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull, this sci-fi classic combines stunning visuals, a powerful ecological message, and a haunting performance by Dern.

Release Information:

• Original Release Year: 1972
• Studio/Distributor: Arrow Video
• Edition Type: Special Edition

Feature Presentation:

• Runtime: 89 minutes
• Rating: PG
• Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
• Audio: Original lossless mono audio
• Subtitles: English for the deaf and hard of hearing

Special Features:

• 2K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by Douglas Trumbull
• Audio commentary by critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
• Original audio commentary by Douglas Trumbull and Bruce Dern
• Isolated music and effects track
• No Turning Back – interview with film music historian Jeff Bond
• First Run – visual essay by Jon Spira on the screenplay's evolution
• The Making of Silent Running – 1972 on-set documentary
• Silent Running by Douglas Trumbull and Douglas Trumbull: Then and Now – archival interviews
• A Conversation with Bruce Dern – archival interview
• Theatrical trailer
• Extensive behind-the-scenes gallery
• Reversible sleeve with artwork by Arik Roper
• First pressing only: Illustrated collector’s booklet with writing by Barry Forshaw and Peter Tonguette

Technical Specifications:

• Format: Blu-ray
• Region: Region Free
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Video Quality: 1080p Full HD

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Douglas Trumbull
• Main Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin

Awards & Nominations:

• Hugo Awards - Best Dramatic Presentation - Nominee (1973)