Soylent Green (Original title)
Date: 1973 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Richard Fleischer
Production company billing: ©1973. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. [end] a Russell Thacher-Walter Seltzer production presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Synopsis: New York City, 2022: The over populated and polluted city exists on food called Soylent Green. Only the rich can afford real food. When a cop investigates the murder of a member of the Board of the Soylent Co., he finds out to his misfortune what goes into the making of Soylent Green...
Genres: Police drama, Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 19 April 1973Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Language: English
Date: June 1973Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8709 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1986Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 93 mins Language: English
Date: 1995Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 93 mins Language: English
Title: From sacred to scientific: epic religion, spectacular science and Charlton Heston's sf cinemaAuthor: Chambers, Amy C.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article examines the transition from religious to science-based narratives in 1970s film, and the way religion was used in the production of films that commented upon scientific advancement. The paper focuses on the films of Charlton Heston, who went from playing God in ‘The Ten Commandments’ (1956), to a messianic scientist in ‘The Omega Man’ (1971), and looks at how the science-based films he starred in took advantage of utopian promises of science and countercultural fears, such as consumerism and nuclear armament.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n4 Aug/Sep 2003 Page: 68
Title: DVD in brief: The OMEGA MAN/SOYLENT GREENAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies vSpec. n39 Matrix music Pages: 60-61
Title: Film music review: archivalAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n2 October 2003 Page: 100
Title: Home guideAuthor: [A.H.] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: [US release].
In: Flesh and Blood n5 September 1995 Page: 13
Title: videoAuthor: BACCI, Debroah Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Note on the video release
In: Radio Times v251 n3281 11 Oct 1986 Page: 26
Title: [Radio Times - v251 n3281 11 Oct 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Positif n162 October 1974 Pages: 35-44
Title: [Positif - n162 October 1974: no known title]Language: French
In: Film Guia n1 November 1974 Pages: 5-7
Title: [Film Guia - n1 November 1974: no known title]Language: Spanish
In: Filmfacts v16 n2 1973 Pages: 39-42
Title: [Filmfacts - v16 n2 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 18 Apr 1973 Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 18 Apr 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v225 n48 16 Apr 1973 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v225 n48 16 Apr 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Focus on Film n15 Summer 1973 Pages: Summer 1973 10-11
Title: [Focus on Film - n15 Summer 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v20 n2 November 1973 Page: 50
Title: [Films and Filming - v20 n2 November 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10036 16 Jun 1973 Page: 22
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10036 16 Jun 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v40 n474 July 1973 Page: 154
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v40 n474 July 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v222 n48 8 Sep 1972 Page: 9
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v222 n48 8 Sep 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Author: Berman, Michael Pages: xii, 208 pages
Title: Ecology and popular film: cinema on the edge
Author: Murray, Robin L. Pages: xi, 228 pages
Title: Make room! Make room!
Author: HARRISION, Harry Pages: 224p
Description: Novel on which the film Soylen Green was based.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1220010
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1220010
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Date: 1973 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Richard Fleischer
Production company billing: ©1973. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. [end] a Russell Thacher-Walter Seltzer production presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Synopsis: New York City, 2022: The over populated and polluted city exists on food called Soylent Green. Only the rich can afford real food. When a cop investigates the murder of a member of the Board of the Soylent Co., he finds out to his misfortune what goes into the making of Soylent Green...
Genres: Police drama, Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 19 April 1973Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Language: English
Date: June 1973Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8709 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1986Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 93 mins Language: English
Date: 1995Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 93 mins Language: English
Credits
(36)
©: Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, a Russell Thacher-Walter Seltzer production: Russell Thacher, Walter Seltzer, Produced by: Walter Seltzer, Russell Thacher, Unit Production Manager: Lloyd Anderson, Assistant Director: Daniel S. Mccauley, 2nd Assistant Director: Gene Marum, Casting: Jack Baur, Screenplay by: Stanley R. Greenberg, Based upon a novel by: Harry Harrison, Director of Photography: Richard H. Kline, Special Photographic Effects: Robert R. Hoag, Matthew Yuricich, Special Visual Effects: A.J. Lohman, Special Photographic Sequences by: Inc. Braverman Productions, Film Editor: Samuel E. Beetley, Art Director: Edward C. Carfagno, Set Decoration: Robert R. Benton, Property Master: Terry Ballard, Costume Design: Pat Barto, Costumer: Betsy Cox, Norman Burza, Make-up: Bud Westmore, Hair Styles: Sherry Wilson, Prologue Photos by: Magnum, Filmed in: Panavision, {Colour by}: Metrocolor, Original Music: Fred Myrow, Symphony Music Directed by: Gerald Fried, Sound: Charles M. Wilborn, Harry W. Tetrick, Action Scenes Co-ordinated by: Joe Canutt, Technical Consultant: Professor Frank R. Bowerman
Cast
(35)
Charlton Heston (Detective Thorn), Leigh Taylor-Young (Shirl), Chuck Connors (Tab Fielding), Joseph Cotten (William Simonson), Brock Peters (Hatcher), Paula Kelly (Martha), Edward G. Robinson (Sol Roth), Stephen Young (Gilbert), Mike Henry (Kulozik), Lincoln Kilpatrick (Priest), Roy Jenson (Donovan), Leonard Stone (Charles), Whit Bissell (Governor Santini), Celia Lovsky (the exchange leader), Dick Van Patten (usher #1), Morgan Farley (book #1), John Barclay (book #2), Belle Mitchell (book #3), Cyril Delevanti (book #4), Forrest Wood, Faith Quabius (attendant), Jane Dulo (Mrs Santini), Tim Herbert (Brady), John Dennis (Wagner), Jan Bradley (bandana woman), Carlos Romero (new tenant), Pat Houtchens (fat guard), Joyce Williams, Erica Hagen, Beverly Gill, Suesie Eejima, Cheri Howell, Kathy Silva, Jennifer King, Marion Charles (furniture girl)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(16)
In: Science fiction film and television v12 n3 Autumn 2019 Pages: 303-322Title: From sacred to scientific: epic religion, spectacular science and Charlton Heston's sf cinemaAuthor: Chambers, Amy C.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article examines the transition from religious to science-based narratives in 1970s film, and the way religion was used in the production of films that commented upon scientific advancement. The paper focuses on the films of Charlton Heston, who went from playing God in ‘The Ten Commandments’ (1956), to a messianic scientist in ‘The Omega Man’ (1971), and looks at how the science-based films he starred in took advantage of utopian promises of science and countercultural fears, such as consumerism and nuclear armament.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n4 Aug/Sep 2003 Page: 68
Title: DVD in brief: The OMEGA MAN/SOYLENT GREENAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies vSpec. n39 Matrix music Pages: 60-61
Title: Film music review: archivalAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n2 October 2003 Page: 100
Title: Home guideAuthor: [A.H.] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: [US release].
In: Flesh and Blood n5 September 1995 Page: 13
Title: videoAuthor: BACCI, Debroah Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Note on the video release
In: Radio Times v251 n3281 11 Oct 1986 Page: 26
Title: [Radio Times - v251 n3281 11 Oct 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Positif n162 October 1974 Pages: 35-44
Title: [Positif - n162 October 1974: no known title]Language: French
In: Film Guia n1 November 1974 Pages: 5-7
Title: [Film Guia - n1 November 1974: no known title]Language: Spanish
In: Filmfacts v16 n2 1973 Pages: 39-42
Title: [Filmfacts - v16 n2 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 18 Apr 1973 Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 18 Apr 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v225 n48 16 Apr 1973 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v225 n48 16 Apr 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Focus on Film n15 Summer 1973 Pages: Summer 1973 10-11
Title: [Focus on Film - n15 Summer 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v20 n2 November 1973 Page: 50
Title: [Films and Filming - v20 n2 November 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10036 16 Jun 1973 Page: 22
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10036 16 Jun 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v40 n474 July 1973 Page: 154
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v40 n474 July 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v222 n48 8 Sep 1972 Page: 9
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v222 n48 8 Sep 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Heroes, monsters and values: science fiction films of the 1970sAuthor: Berman, Michael Pages: xii, 208 pages
Title: Ecology and popular film: cinema on the edge
Author: Murray, Robin L. Pages: xi, 228 pages
Title: Make room! Make room!
Author: HARRISION, Harry Pages: 224p
Description: Novel on which the film Soylen Green was based.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1220010
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1220010
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)