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Soylent Green Director: Richard Fleischer Cast: Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors

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  • DVD Release Date: 03/25/2008
  • Original Release: 1973
  • Rating: Rated PG
  • Sales Rank: 6,225

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Commentary by Leigh Taylor-Young and director Richard Fleischer; Vintage featurettes A Look at the World of Soylent Green and MGM's Tribute to Edward G. Robinson's 101st Film; Charlton Heston sci-fi movies essay; Theatrical trailer

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Disc #1 -- Soylent Green
1. World Gone Mad [2:26]
2. When Food Was Food [4:38]
3. Shopping [2:45]
4. Necessary Death [2:50]
5. Thorn on the Case [4:40]
6. Thinking of Shirl [3:50]
7. Great Man's Leavings [3:32]
8. Thorn's Report [3:27]
9. Fielding's Place [5:00]
10. Fine Dining [2:43]
11. Very Important Man [2:34]
12. Connections and Friend [3:56]
13. Keep It Friendly [5:03]
14. Luxurious Invitation [3:06]
15. Truth Destroying Me [3:20]
16. Involved in High Places [3:08]
17. Riot Control [2:54]
18. Killer's Target [2:01]
19. Get Off My Back [2:12]
20. No Place to Go [2:56]
21. Where God Is [1:23]
22. New Tenant [1:08]
23. Sol Goes Home [3:56]
24. Parting Words [5:19]
25. Hidden Passenger [3:37]
26. Final Product [4:13]
27. Shooting to Kill [3:15]
28. It's People [3:51]
29. End Credits [2:47]

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Richard Fleischer directed this nightmarish science fiction vision of an over-populated world, based on the novel by Harry Harrison. In 2022, New York City is a town bursting at the seams with a 40-million-plus population. Food is in short supply, and most of the population's food source comes from synthetics manufactured in local factories -- the dinner selections being a choice between Soylent Blue, Soylent Yellow, or Soylent Green. When William Simonson (Joseph Cotten), an upper-echelon executive in the Soylent Company, is found murdered, police detective Thorn (Charlton Heston) is sent in to investigate the case. Helping him out researching the case is Thorn's old friend Sol Roth (Edward G. Robinson, in his final film role). As they investigate the environs of a succession of mad-from-hunger New Yorkers and the luxuriously rich digs of the lucky few, Thorn uncovers the terrible truth about the real ingredients of Soylent Green. Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

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Fantasy Fate or Realityby EGHunter01

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November 05, 2009: It's the year 2022 in New York City. Many things have changed, yet much is the same. Housing is a challenge, getting "food" that is life giving is also a challenge, then there are some things that are the status quo; and some people want to maintain the status quo. For example, women are still "objects" for men's pleasure. Abuse is rampant. The present problems, do they have solutions? Who can be trusted? Who is in control of all the social systems? Is the future on New York City headed toward an artificial reality? Think of today 2009, many places in the world are faced with a housing crisis, an education crisis, racism, sexism, pollution, and a need for adequate land space, just to name a few situations that need to be tackled; in 2022 will there be solutions? This DVD speculates how the future will unfold. Charlton Heston plays Thorn and he is trying to uncover a mystery, maybe you will want to "see" what he discovers. Soylent Green with Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, and Edward G. Robinson gives us "food" for thought. *Favorable review: thought provoking. For comic relief after watching this you may want to see the DVD "Prosperity." Review title: Depression Time Comedy. This is the story of a family trying to hold onto their business during the Great Depression. There are some touching moments and a sense of real despair. Yet there are times of great comic relief. Learning to deal with human nature and handling family relationships is all part of this comical "adventure" story. Funny antics help you deal with this depression time tale of woe. *Enjoyable entertainment. *Favorable review: comical and delightful "characters." ** Review for: Prosperity (with actors: Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Anita Page, and Norman Foster)

Good movie about a bleak future.by jbrande55

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August 29, 2009: Simple plot line , good performances, good production value , and the DVD was a bargain.


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