The drones were occupied by legless actors who walked around on their hands in lightweight, specially designed suits built of thin platsic. Director Douglas Trumbull got the idea for the drones by watching a bi-lateral amputee actor in Todd Brownings "Freaks" (1932).
There were four actors; Mark Persons, Steve Brown, Cheryl Sparks and Larry Whisenhunt - three of whom were teenagers. Whisenhunt and Persons were born without legs; Brown lost his in an accident. The drones are different heights to accommodate the actors differing physiques. Dewey is smaller than Huey, since Cheryl Sparks (the "Huey" operator) had a longer torso than Steve Brown (the "Dewey" operator), although some drones did share multiple operators.
The robot arm was generally remote controlled by the crew, using either pneumatics or a less effective radio control system. The radio control system for the arm was ineffectual during the location shooting aboard the USS Valley Forge aircraft carrier due to the heavy interference from the steel bulkheads in the ship.
There were four actors; Mark Persons, Steve Brown, Cheryl Sparks and Larry Whisenhunt - three of whom were teenagers. Whisenhunt and Persons were born without legs; Brown lost his in an accident. The drones are different heights to accommodate the actors differing physiques. Dewey is smaller than Huey, since Cheryl Sparks (the "Huey" operator) had a longer torso than Steve Brown (the "Dewey" operator), although some drones did share multiple operators.
The robot arm was generally remote controlled by the crew, using either pneumatics or a less effective radio control system. The radio control system for the arm was ineffectual during the location shooting aboard the USS Valley Forge aircraft carrier due to the heavy interference from the steel bulkheads in the ship.
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- How long is Silent Running?1 hour and 29 minutes
- When was Silent Running released?March 10, 1972
- What is the IMDb rating of Silent Running?6.6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Silent Running?Freeman Lowell
- What is the plot of Silent Running?In a future where all flora are extinct on Earth, an astronaut is given orders to destroy the last of Earth's plant samples, kept in a greenhouse aboard a spacecraft.
- What was the budget for Silent Running?$1 million
- How much did Silent Running earn at the worldwide box office?$1,100
- What is Silent Running rated?TV-PG
- What genre is Silent Running?Drama and Sci-Fi
- How many awards has Silent Running been nominated for?2 nominations
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