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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 8

...this is an effective dystopian fable because it presents a world of potential crisis.

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Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston
As Detective Robert Thorn
Edward G. Robinson
As Sol Roth
Whit Bissell
As Gov. Santini
Roy Jenson
As Donovan
Joseph Cotten
As William R. Simonson
Chuck Connors
As Tab Fielding

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In the year 2022, the world is facing a crisis of epic proportions. Overpopulation, global warming, and pollution have ravaged the planet, leaving ecosystems devastated and resources scarce. In New York City, the elite live in luxurious skyscrapers while the masses struggle to survive in squalor, relying on synthetic food produced by the Soylent Corporation. When a prominent executive of the company is murdered, detective Robert Thorn is tasked with solving the crime. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a sinister plot threatening the very fabric of society. With the help of his aged friend Sol Roth, Thorn must navigate a treacherous web of intrigue and deception to uncover the truth behind Soylent Green. But the further he gets, the more he realizes that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. Can Thorn expose the conspiracy before it's too late, or will he become the next victim?

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Soylent Green was released in theaters on May 9, 1973.