2001:
A SPACE ODYSSEY
M-G-M, 1968  Kubrick's
science fiction epic puts mankind in context between ape and space voyager. The film
created a stir for its special effects, the computer HAL, and the debate about the meaning
of the film's final sequence.
THRILLING MOMENTS: |
 | At the dawn of mankind, a colony
of peaceful apes awaken to find a black monolith at the entrance to their cave. |
| HAL closes the pod entry doors and
terminates the life functions of three hibernating astronauts. |
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| PRINCIPAL CAST |
Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood |
| DIRECTOR |
Stanley Kubrick |
| PRODUCER |
Stanley Kubrick |
| SCREENWRITERS |
Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke |
AFI's
Number 78
Movie Quote
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| Open
the pod bay doors, HAL. |
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|
 This
film ranked 22
on the AFI Top 100.
This film ranked 26
on the EW Top 100.
This film ranked 40
on the AFI Top 100 Thrills.
HAL
9000 ranked 13
on the AFI Top 50 Villains.
This film ranked 47
on the AFI Top 100 Cheers.
This
film ranked 15
on the AFl Top 100 - 10 year
Anniversary.
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