Soylent Green (1973)
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1h 36m
In the overcrowded and resource-starved world of 2022, a New York police detective investigates the death of a wealthy businessman connected to a powerful food corporation. As he follows a trail of clues through a society struggling with shortages, pollution, and social unrest, he uncovers information that could have far-reaching consequences. This science fiction thriller stars Charlton Heston and Edward G. Robinson in one of Robinson's final film appearances.
Cast:
Charlton Heston as Det. Robert Thorn
Edward G. Robinson as Sol Roth
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
Lincoln Kilpatrick as Priest
Roy Jenson as Gilbert
Whit Bissell as Governor Santini
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