It was adapted from a book, written by by mentor George Clayton Johnson. If you Google him or look him up on Wikipedia, you will see that he was a prolific science fiction writer for film and TV. He worked on Rod Serling's original Twilight Zone and he wrote the first episode of the original Star Trek (after the 2nd pilot).
I Saw it in the theaters and it has been in my top 3 ever since. I watch my DVD all time, I never tire of it. In the novel, written by SF legends William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson, Last day is your 21st birthday, not the 30th
My all-time favorite movie! It's an essential sci-fi classic. Regarding the TV series... it's not as good as the movie but it's still a fun watch so I'd recommend it if you don't mind switching off your brain for a little popcorn fodder.
The film _Free Enterprise_ (so a _Star Trek_ connection) references _Logan's Run_, and has the line (paraphrased): "You and I are the only two people who even remember that movie"
Love this flick. Wouldn't say it has flaws, more like quirks that give it charm. Supposedly it's a bit different than the book, never read it, want to. It's highly rated.
There is something I like to point out about the film that sort of parallels the idea of Christianity. Now let me just say up front I am not saying that this movie is "Christian", but it can be used to explain some Christian concepts. For one, obeying the law (of the old Testament) can only lead to death. Living in the world leads to death... However, LEAVING the world and the world's system destroys the hold of death and the law, the inevitability that their life in that system with ultimately lead them to their deaths. Christ's death, and our acceptance of it in our place, frees us from that inevitable conclusion. The crystal in the hand can also equate to the mark of the Beast that will control people's lives, that nothing in their lives can be done without it, it would seem. Again, I am not saying that it was necessarily a "Christian" movie, but it does seem to symbolize some of that line of thinking, or line of thought.
@@DiscussingTrek They appeared near the end of the movie in the interrogation scene. They were the cylinders that had the head of the main character spinning and saying something. I saw this movie only once when it first came out in 1976(?), so my memory may not be so clear. These were a special type of hologram called "multiplex holograms". COOL FUN FACT.😊
Saw it and loved it as a young kid, though I dont think I understood very much, it had a lot of great visuals. However in my imagination and the public at large it was overshadowed by Star Wars which came out around the same time. There had been a lot of dystopian movies dominating sci fi in the late 60's and into the 70's with Logans Run being one of the better ones but Star Wars shifted sci fi movies in another direction.
@@scottabc72 I first watched Logan's Run when I was around 8 years old (and then Star Wars when I was about 9). I understood the basic plot essentials of LR. Heck, the film is so fascinatingly weird, complex, dark, & mysterious, that I probably would not have been able to understand all of the details had I first seen it as an adult anyway. Same with 2001: A Space Odyssey. I just watched Logan for the 3rd time. Each time I watch it, I notice more, and I understand it a bit better. It still leaves me with so many unanswered questions. So it gives me a lot of thinking material, and gives viewers plenty to discuss with each other. That's a strength even if the film might have some flaws.
I've never spent time in Dallas / Fort Worth beyond the airport. The water gardens look cool though. I do remember seeing the castle in Pasadena where part of an episode of Season 1 of the TV show "Alias" was filmed. The castle had been converted into apartments, and my dad lived there for a few years. Of course in Alias they pretended it was a place in another country entirely.
I saw this movie when it was released when I was a child in 1976, I loved it then and I still love it today and consider it one of my favorites, there was a lot more to this movie then what you described you might want to take a second look at it, it has a much deeper meaning, and as far as the television show, (don't waste your time) the television show completely eradicated everything that you were shown in the movie, it was not a continuation of the story it was basically a reinventing!
Divergent series is kind of a modernized Logan's Run. Both groups fled into secured cities after a disastrous war,and finally emerged into the "real world",having to fight their way out.
I live in Ftw and visit the water gardens regularly. It's free and open 24/7. Lighted at night and bike security pass thru frequently. Yes, about 10yrs ago someone fell in the collection pool at the bottom, unable to climb out. Each family member trying to help pull them out also fell in. All four perished. Closed for years and reworked the pool such that they raised the floor so you could stand in the water. There is a memorial placard at the top. The original architects wanted to instill fear as people traversed the steps and even after 100 times up and down over decades it still evokes caution. As you descend, the city sounds disappear and the rush of waterfall noises completely surround you. There are times they do maintenance and refurbish work to it so sometimes it's a bit of a let down to see parts of the flow turned off. Seems like 9 out of 12 months it's operating in prime condition. Parking is free on the surrounding streets after 6p and free on weekends. Other times are typical city parking rates of a buck or two. The WGardens has four areas and the other 3 each have a wonderful experience.
Wow, thanks @hgodtx, great info. I didn’t realize the placard had that information and it’s incredibly comforting to know they raised the floor. I have always had a tinge of fear going up and down the steps. I also agree that the rest of the pools are incredibly cool too and are often forgotten when talking about this place. Amazing information, thank you so much.
There were so many great dystopian movies in the 70s. Logan's Run is more adventure oriented. It's no Clock Work Orange, but better than Death Race 2000 or Rollerball. If you like LR, watch Zardoz with Sean Connery.
It's an older movie, okay, but I could never consider it a classic. "There are so many great ideas in this movie" but, honestly, the presentation of several of them were poorly executed and always get in the way of a film that could have been much smarter and less goofy. Right from the start there are inexpertly lensed miniature FX shots that fail to convey the illusory scale intended and still look like models. The costumes make for a mostly garish palette of reds and greens and Doc's silver long johns. Box the ice cave robot is covered in mirrors and I can see reflections of the director and crew. There are optical composites that look like they were made in the 1950s. There's a muddled climax where the AI essentially chokes on Logan's report, unable to comprehend or accept his findings, and then a stray gunshot brings the whole system down like a sparkly house of cards.
I liked the film, a good movie but not a great one. Micheal York worked for scale on that film because he liked the filmmakers who were making it. The issues in the film and important and topical as well as timely. I loved the plot twist that logan is chasing a ghost. Oh, now what do we do?
You can find a lot of the same background footage in other movies and television series. Buck Rogers is perhaps the show that took the most footage from logans run.
I saw it when it came out. For a what was then an A rated film ( now known as PG ) in the U.K. my friend and I thought it was hot stuff with brief nudity and an orgy scene. It is one of my all time favourites. I read all three books - the first two of which are excellent- though in the books your time is up at 21, not 30. I also enjoyed the Marvel comics adaptation with great artwork by George Perez. The tv series was not up to the same standard. It is one of those Road movie type series where they meet different groups of survivors every week who have their own culture, but it was still Logan’s Run-so I watched it faithfully. Donald Moffat as REM gave the show some gravitas and was the best thing in it. Perhaps it’s time for a remake.
English actor Michael York. I recall that during the making of "Alfred the Great" Michael called to out guest house to enquire who owned a nearby wall that had been damaged by some film staff member in a car crash. My sisters knew him straight away and were star-struck. My father, unaware of his star status, just directed him to the owner of the wall a few doors away. It is amusing to think that current generations would not know the fame of Michael York, Jenny Agutter and the iconic Peter Ustinov who starred in this film.
Do you mean _The Lathe of Heaven_ based on Ursula Le Guin's psychedelic book? The movie does have a similar period feel to Logan's Run, but I don't recall the movie being memorable like Logan's Run. I enjoyed the book rather than the movie, but I don't recall much about that either.
As a kid in the 1970s, I had a crush on Jenny Agutter
I saw this in 1976 when it first came out. It was a double feature with 2001: A Space Odyssey. Both movies blew my 13 year old mind.
Oh, Yes! I first saw those films when I was a kid. I have re-watched them since, and they continue to blow my mind to this day.
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same.
It was adapted from a book, written by by mentor George Clayton Johnson. If you Google him or look him up on Wikipedia, you will see that he was a prolific science fiction writer for film and TV. He worked on Rod Serling's original Twilight Zone and he wrote the first episode of the original Star Trek (after the 2nd pilot).
This is an excellent movie - one of my favorites! it is classic 70's dystopian science fiction! And I have to say, Farrah was in her gorgeous prime!
Logan's Run had a few behind the camera people who worked on ST TOS.
Logan has always been a favorite of mine.
A classic movie which surprisingly is a lot better than the book.
I want to visit Fort Worth Fountain and shout "Renew! Be Strong & Renew!" to any Last Day Folks who may be headed towards Carousel.
That sounds like a plan! Haha.
I Saw it in the theaters and it has been in my top 3 ever since. I watch my DVD all time, I never tire of it. In the novel, written by SF legends William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson, Last day is your 21st birthday, not the 30th
I think I’m goings to pick up the novel. Sounds fun!
My all-time favorite movie! It's an essential sci-fi classic. Regarding the TV series... it's not as good as the movie but it's still a fun watch so I'd recommend it if you don't mind switching off your brain for a little popcorn fodder.
Logan's Runner was my favorite movie of the 1970s. Dystopian city of the future. The city of Dooms.
The first one of Logan's Run was actually in 1936
The film _Free Enterprise_ (so a _Star Trek_ connection) references _Logan's Run_, and has the line (paraphrased): "You and I are the only two people who even remember that movie"
I love Free Enterprise. It reminded me of all my friends with no money and too many action figures in the early 2000s. The Red Crystal scene is great.
I saw this movie when it debuted in the summer of 1976. If left me scared and I have an obsession to this day about my age.
Love this flick. Wouldn't say it has flaws, more like quirks that give it charm.
Supposedly it's a bit different than the book, never read it, want to. It's highly rated.
I may check out the book. A great premise for sure.
I'm remember this movie as a kid. I wondered how could this happen but now I see how can move towards this lifestyle
Dallas Galleria also used for sets while it was still under construction.
There is something I like to point out about the film that sort of parallels the idea of Christianity.
Now let me just say up front I am not saying that this movie is "Christian", but it can be used to explain some Christian concepts.
For one, obeying the law (of the old Testament) can only lead to death. Living in the world leads to death... However, LEAVING the world and the world's system destroys the hold of death and the law, the inevitability that their life in that system with ultimately lead them to their deaths. Christ's death, and our acceptance of it in our place, frees us from that inevitable conclusion.
The crystal in the hand can also equate to the mark of the Beast that will control people's lives, that nothing in their lives can be done without it, it would seem.
Again, I am not saying that it was necessarily a "Christian" movie, but it does seem to symbolize some of that line of thinking, or line of thought.
I love that angle. Never thought of it as the mark of the beast, but it definitely parallels.
This was the FIRST movie to use holograms. Did you notice them?
I did not notice! Were they in the carousel scenes?
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They appeared near the end of the movie in the interrogation scene. They were the cylinders that had the head of the main character spinning and saying something. I saw this movie only once when it first came out in 1976(?), so my memory may not be so clear. These were a special type of hologram called "multiplex holograms". COOL FUN FACT.😊
Saw it and loved it as a young kid, though I dont think I understood very much, it had a lot of great visuals. However in my imagination and the public at large it was overshadowed by Star Wars which came out around the same time. There had been a lot of dystopian movies dominating sci fi in the late 60's and into the 70's with Logans Run being one of the better ones but Star Wars shifted sci fi movies in another direction.
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I first watched Logan's Run when I was around 8 years old (and then Star Wars when I was about 9). I understood the basic plot essentials of LR.
Heck, the film is so fascinatingly weird, complex, dark, & mysterious, that I probably would not have been able to understand all of the details had I first seen it as an adult anyway. Same with 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I just watched Logan for the 3rd time. Each time I watch it, I notice more, and I understand it a bit better. It still leaves me with so many unanswered questions. So it gives me a lot of thinking material, and gives viewers plenty to discuss with each other. That's a strength even if the film might have some flaws.
I've never spent time in Dallas / Fort Worth beyond the airport. The water gardens look cool though.
I do remember seeing the castle in Pasadena where part of an episode of Season 1 of the TV show "Alias" was filmed. The castle had been converted into apartments, and my dad lived there for a few years. Of course in Alias they pretended it was a place in another country entirely.
What? A castle? That is pretty freaking cool. I need to make a sci-fi filming location bucket list.
@@DiscussingTrek It's a "castle" but built in Pasadena California long after the time that most genuine castles were built.
I thought the citizens had a great deal, thirty sweet years and then push off.😃
I saw this movie when it was released when I was a child in 1976, I loved it then and I still love it today and consider it one of my favorites, there was a lot more to this movie then what you described you might want to take a second look at it, it has a much deeper meaning, and as far as the television show, (don't waste your time) the television show completely eradicated everything that you were shown in the movie, it was not a continuation of the story it was basically a reinventing!
Divergent series is kind of a modernized Logan's Run. Both groups fled into secured cities after a disastrous war,and finally emerged into the "real world",having to fight their way out.
Great. I may give it a try.
Also I really loved “The 100”, at least the first two seasons. Very similar in some ways.
I loved the movie. It's actually better than the book it's based on.
I live in Ftw and visit the water gardens regularly. It's free and open 24/7. Lighted at night and bike security pass thru frequently. Yes, about 10yrs ago someone fell in the collection pool at the bottom, unable to climb out. Each family member trying to help pull them out also fell in. All four perished. Closed for years and reworked the pool such that they raised the floor so you could stand in the water. There is a memorial placard at the top. The original architects wanted to instill fear as people traversed the steps and even after 100 times up and down over decades it still evokes caution. As you descend, the city sounds disappear and the rush of waterfall noises completely surround you. There are times they do maintenance and refurbish work to it so sometimes it's a bit of a let down to see parts of the flow turned off. Seems like 9 out of 12 months it's operating in prime condition. Parking is free on the surrounding streets after 6p and free on weekends. Other times are typical city parking rates of a buck or two. The WGardens has four areas and the other 3 each have a wonderful experience.
Wow, thanks @hgodtx, great info. I didn’t realize the placard had that information and it’s incredibly comforting to know they raised the floor. I have always had a tinge of fear going up and down the steps. I also agree that the rest of the pools are incredibly cool too and are often forgotten when talking about this place. Amazing information, thank you so much.
I love this movie but I saw the TV series before I saw the movie.
Fresh Fish from the Sea.
One of my favorite movies although the Pilot for Logan’s run tv series is better paced
The more i chat with folks, the more tempted i am to at least watch the pilot. I’m also thinking about reading the book.
Jenny Agutter. Jerry Goldsmith. How's that for 1970s glory?
I honestly never saw it myself.
Hadn't even thought about it in a long time.
There were so many great dystopian movies in the 70s. Logan's Run is more adventure oriented. It's no Clock Work Orange, but better than Death Race 2000 or Rollerball. If you like LR, watch Zardoz with Sean Connery.
Zardoz sure is great and dystopian but those who are not masochistically inclined would better spend their time staring at a wall.
Soylent Green was just on TV again. it, Rollerball,and Demolition Man all seem to be coming to fruition.
Own it.
It's an older movie, okay, but I could never consider it a classic. "There are so many great ideas in this movie" but, honestly, the presentation of several of them were poorly executed and always get in the way of a film that could have been much smarter and less goofy. Right from the start there are inexpertly lensed miniature FX shots that fail to convey the illusory scale intended and still look like models. The costumes make for a mostly garish palette of reds and greens and Doc's silver long johns. Box the ice cave robot is covered in mirrors and I can see reflections of the director and crew. There are optical composites that look like they were made in the 1950s. There's a muddled climax where the AI essentially chokes on Logan's report, unable to comprehend or accept his findings, and then a stray gunshot brings the whole system down like a sparkly house of cards.
I liked the film, a good movie but not a great one. Micheal York worked for scale on that film because he liked the filmmakers who were making it. The issues in the film and important and topical as well as timely. I loved the plot twist that logan is chasing a ghost. Oh, now what do we do?
Jenny Aguter ❤❤❤
Have you watched the TV series?
I liked it.
If you think it’s worth it, I’ll at least give it a try. Definitely some interesting concepts that can be flushed out.
I've never seen this either, but I have seen the Stargate episode which I now realize used this idea! Haha
Oh, i gotta find that episode.
@@DiscussingTrek There are actually several that come to mind, maybe the closest would be "Revisions" even though it's not exactly the same.
You can find a lot of the same background footage in other movies and television series. Buck Rogers is perhaps the show that took the most footage from logans run.
I haven't seen it, but now I want to!
I honestly think it may be way too much of a slog for modern audiences. A remake mode be fun though.
@@DiscussingTrek the way you described it makes it sound interesting. I hope someone does remake it.
I saw it when it came out. For a what was then an A rated film ( now known as PG ) in the U.K. my friend and I thought it was hot stuff with brief nudity and an orgy scene. It is one of my all time favourites. I read all three books - the first two of which are excellent- though in the books your time is up at 21, not 30. I also enjoyed the Marvel comics adaptation with great artwork by George Perez. The tv series was not up to the same standard. It is one of those Road movie type series where they meet different groups of survivors every week who have their own culture, but it was still Logan’s Run-so I watched it faithfully. Donald Moffat as REM gave the show some gravitas and was the best thing in it.
Perhaps it’s time for a remake.
I would very much love a remake. Also imma have to lookup those Marvel comics.
Basil Exposition!
English actor Michael York. I recall that during the making of "Alfred the Great" Michael called to out guest house to enquire who owned a nearby wall that had been damaged by some film staff member in a car crash. My sisters knew him straight away and were star-struck. My father, unaware of his star status, just directed him to the owner of the wall a few doors away. It is amusing to think that current generations would not know the fame of Michael York, Jenny Agutter and the iconic Peter Ustinov who starred in this film.
Check out The Scythe of Heaven...
Do you mean _The Lathe of Heaven_ based on Ursula Le Guin's psychedelic book? The movie does have a similar period feel to Logan's Run, but I don't recall the movie being memorable like Logan's Run. I enjoyed the book rather than the movie, but I don't recall much about that either.
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The book is infinitely better.
interesting movie, I enjoyed it, skip the TV series
Thanks for watching
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