Earth II (1971)
Directed by Tom Gries
Genres - Science Fiction |
Release Date - Nov 28, 1971 (USA - Unknown), Nov 28, 1971 (USA) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The all-purpose science fiction title Earth II was utilized in 1971 for this TV pilot film. Producer/writers Allan Balter and William Read Woodfield consulted both NASA and the Rockwell Corporation to guarantee a modicum of authenticity for their futuristic teleplay. The story takes place in "Earth II", a self-contained space station orbiting the earth which houses 2000 people. Gary Lockwood, star of 2001: A Space Odyssey, appears as the commander of the station (note to fans of "Alvin and the Chipmunks": Lockwood's character name is David Seville!) The anecdotal plot explores the everyday operations of Earth II and the various trials and tribulations of its denizens.
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bad-guy, China, commander, earth, good-guy, launch, nuclear, nuclear-weapon, orbit, scheme, slice-of-life, space, space-exploration, space-station, station, struggle, weapons
