Logan's Run trailer (dir: Michael Anderson, 1976)

Logan's Run is a 1976 science fiction film based on the novel of the same name by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson. It depicts a Dystopian future society in which population and the consumption of resources are managed and maintained in equilibrium by the simple expediency of killing everyone who reaches the age of thirty, preventing overpopulation. The story follows the actions of Logan 5, a "Sandman," as he "runs" from society's lethal demand.

The film version, directed by Michael Anderson and starring Michael York, Richard Jordan, and Jenny Agutter, was shot primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex (including locations such as the Fort Worth Water Gardens and the Dallas Market Center) between June and September 1975. The film only uses the basic premise from the novel (everyone must die at a specific age, Logan runs with Jessica as his companion while being chased by Francis). The motivations of the characters are quite different in the film.

The film won an Academy Award for Special Achievement for its visual effects. It was also nominated for two other Oscars; Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction (Dale Hennesy, Robert De Vestel).[2] It received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film, and was nominated for a Nebula Award for Best Script. Logan's Run was the first film made using Dolby Stereo.[3]

Since 1994, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to remake the film. (Wikipedia)

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• Jordan
• Jenny
• Agutter
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• lee
• browne
• michael
• anderson
• science
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Good movie, but a lousy trailer. The narrator takes you through every step of the plot, much in the way trailers do today.