Soylent Green
"It's the year 2022. People are still the same. They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green."
Originally released in 1973. Soylent Green is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by Richard Fleischer.
Starring Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, and Chuck Connors
Synopsis
In the year 2022, overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion have reduced society’s leaders to finding food for the teeming masses. The answer is Soylent Green.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,372 votes)
Box Office
$3.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Detective Robert Thorn
Leigh Taylor-Young
as Shirl
Chuck Connors
as Tab Fielding
Joseph Cotten
as William R. Simonson
Brock Peters
as Chief Hatcher
Paula Kelly
as Martha Phillips
Edward G. Robinson
as Sol Roth
Stephen Young
as Gilbert
Mike Henry
as Kulozik
Lincoln Kilpatrick
as The Priest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,600,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soylent Green about?
In the year 2022, overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion have reduced society’s leaders to finding food for the teeming masses. The answer is Soylent Green.
Who directed Soylent Green?
Soylent Green was directed by Richard Fleischer.
How long is Soylent Green?
Soylent Green has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Soylent Green released?
Soylent Green was released on April 18, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soylent Green?
The main cast of Soylent Green includes Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors, Joseph Cotten, Brock Peters.
Is Soylent Green worth watching?
Soylent Green has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,372 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.