A 20th Century man wakes up in 2133, where men are slaves and women rule.A 20th Century man wakes up in 2133, where men are slaves and women rule.A 20th Century man wakes up in 2133, where men are slaves and women rule.
Jo de Winter
- Villar
- (as Johana De Winter)
Corinne Camacho
- Bronta
- (as Corrine Camacho)
Sue Dahlman
- Thetis
- (as Sara Chattin)
Robert Sutton
- Kreeg Captain
- (as Raymond Sutton)
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I liked this TV pilot though most of America didn't
This was a second TV pilot for a proposed sci-fi series by Gene Roddenberry. The first, Earth II, starred Alex Cord. This time, things are almost the same, though John Saxon plays the lead. Saxon's characterization is less serious than Cord's and seems to be very much like Captain Kirk placed in an alternate version of Earth.
The plot involves a group from PAX (a group of goody-goodies who are a lot like a planet-bound Federation--they try to make sure the world runs in peace and try to interfere in other cultures only when it's necessary). They are looking for an important scientist who disappeared in an amazon-like culture. It's up to Saxon and the others to infiltrate and return him before it's too late.
FYI--Another team member is played by Ted Cassidy (Lurch the Butler from the Addams Family). I would have loved to see him return to a weekly series, though he died just a few years after this pilot was completed (died on the operating table while undergoing heart surgery).
The plot involves a group from PAX (a group of goody-goodies who are a lot like a planet-bound Federation--they try to make sure the world runs in peace and try to interfere in other cultures only when it's necessary). They are looking for an important scientist who disappeared in an amazon-like culture. It's up to Saxon and the others to infiltrate and return him before it's too late.
FYI--Another team member is played by Ted Cassidy (Lurch the Butler from the Addams Family). I would have loved to see him return to a weekly series, though he died just a few years after this pilot was completed (died on the operating table while undergoing heart surgery).
If it's from Roddenberry, it's GOTTA be good!
This movie was pretty awesome, with great acting(especially by Ted Cassidy and Diana Muldaur), decent special effects, and a good story. Star Trek's Gene Roddenberry, his friend Robert H. Justman, and Star Trek legend director Marc Daniels wove this tv-movie really well. It's available for rent and if you are a sci-fi fan, rent this. I guarantee you you'll like it!
Not great, but better than before
With Marc Daniels directing, William Theiss doing costumes, and Bob Justman producing, this is about the Star Trekkiest non-Trek this side of TNG: no less than seven people who directly worked on Star Trek TOS.
Essentially a sequel/revamp of Genesis II, reusing the premise, the bullet-train sets and even the p.o.v. Shot of the zooming tunnel. Ted Cassidy and Majel Barrett return -- Ted as the same character, Majel as slightly different one (though barely seen). Janet Margolin capably replaces Lynne Marta as the plucky Harper-Smythe.
As is usual for these fictional female-dominated societies, there's little logic applied and apparently no research into actual female-dominated societies, so we can forget the "science" part of "science fiction" and just call it fantasy. The good news is that the actresses largely pull it off: Sally Kemp particularly brings a feeling of naturalness to her character Treece, though that may partly owe to the fact that hers is the most realistic role. Diana Muldaur's role is tougher, as she has to embody the dumbest aspect of the plot, but she does it well.
The overall result is adequate. I wouldn't tell anyone to make an effort to see it, but honestly John Saxon makes almost anything look good. Notable non-Roddenberry move: for Muldaur's final scene, they gave her a close-fitting red dress with a neckline that plunged to her navel .... and then only showed her from the side, from a great distance, or from the neck up. Women's lib indeed.
Essentially a sequel/revamp of Genesis II, reusing the premise, the bullet-train sets and even the p.o.v. Shot of the zooming tunnel. Ted Cassidy and Majel Barrett return -- Ted as the same character, Majel as slightly different one (though barely seen). Janet Margolin capably replaces Lynne Marta as the plucky Harper-Smythe.
As is usual for these fictional female-dominated societies, there's little logic applied and apparently no research into actual female-dominated societies, so we can forget the "science" part of "science fiction" and just call it fantasy. The good news is that the actresses largely pull it off: Sally Kemp particularly brings a feeling of naturalness to her character Treece, though that may partly owe to the fact that hers is the most realistic role. Diana Muldaur's role is tougher, as she has to embody the dumbest aspect of the plot, but she does it well.
The overall result is adequate. I wouldn't tell anyone to make an effort to see it, but honestly John Saxon makes almost anything look good. Notable non-Roddenberry move: for Muldaur's final scene, they gave her a close-fitting red dress with a neckline that plunged to her navel .... and then only showed her from the side, from a great distance, or from the neck up. Women's lib indeed.
Passed Over for "Planet of the Apes"
In his book "Star Trek Movie Memories" William Shatner describes Roddenberry's career in the early 70's.
With regards to "Planet Earth", it's stated that the network passed on the series because it was felt that it could only afford 1 expensive science fiction television series.
The other choice was "Planet of the Apes". Because of the franchise success of the "Apes" films, it was felt by network bigwigs that an "Apes" TV series was the better bet and had more of a chance of being a hit.
As it turned out, the "Apes" series tanked after 13 episodes.
Hal
With regards to "Planet Earth", it's stated that the network passed on the series because it was felt that it could only afford 1 expensive science fiction television series.
The other choice was "Planet of the Apes". Because of the franchise success of the "Apes" films, it was felt by network bigwigs that an "Apes" TV series was the better bet and had more of a chance of being a hit.
As it turned out, the "Apes" series tanked after 13 episodes.
Hal
Sex, mutants, AND GOOD INTENTIONS!
If you're an obscure-movie buff like me, find "Planet Earth" and watch it. I loved it. It's sexually suggestive, it's got mutants, underground trains connecting the whole Earth, mystics and doctors and it's totally entertaining. John Saxon as Dylan Hunt is very expressive, and I swear I could watch it again and again. In a way, it's very much a prequel to Enterprise and follows suit with the usual Roddenberry ideologies. In fact, all the acting is good. Look for Gene Roddenberry's wife in the face of extras, as well as a few other recognizables. Diana Muldaur (who later played Dr Pulanski in The Next Generation) is very attractive as the domineering slave-trader and I find myself envying John Saxon in certain parts of the film - well, see for yourself! A great 60 minute flick!
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- TriviaThe outdoor scenes were filmed at The University of California, Riverside due to the many "futuristic" architectural features.
- ConnectionsFollows Genesis II (1973)
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