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Logan's Run (1976)
Welcome to the
23rd century. A perfect world of total pleasure...with just one
catch.
Director: Michael Anderson, rated PG
  Starring: Michael
York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne, Farrah
Fawcett-Majors, Peter Ustinov
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"I've never seen a face
like that before. That must be the look of - of being old."
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Logan, when looking at an old man's face for the first time.
Why watch this? ...
to be reminded that there are some great sci-fi films from the 70's.
Plot Summary:
In the 23rd century, humanity lives in a sealed city where every
citizen's life is artificially limited to the age of thirty. A
special assassin squad, called Sandmen, enforces this rule by
eliminating those who attempt to escape the designated
termination ritual known as "Carrousel". A Sandman named Logan 5
is tasked with infiltrating a rumored sanctuary outside the city
walls, but he soon finds himself on the run with a woman named
Jessica 6, questioning the very foundation of their seemingly
idyllic society.
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Dad's Preview:
This film is set in a utopian future where the population is
"renewed" when they reach age 30. I read this short paperback in
the 7th grade, and thought, "Wow. Science Fiction is cool." This
sci-fi flick will
get you thinking about humanity, and how sheepish humans can
become if they blindly follow the ruling authorities. Young
actors Jenny Agutter and Michael York are superb, and I enjoyed
acting legend Peter Ustinov's brief appearance as Old Man. |
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; United Artists
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