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Jerome Bixby (written by)
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13 marraskuu 2007 (USA)
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An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring...
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The epitome of good science fiction
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Cast
(Credited cast)| David Lee Smith | ... | John Oldman | |
| Tony Todd | ... | Dan | |
| John Billingsley | ... | Harry | |
| Ellen Crawford | ... | Edith | |
| Annika Peterson | ... | Sandy | |
| William Katt | ... | Art | |
| Alexis Thorpe | ... | Linda Murphy | |
| Richard Riehle | ... | Dr. Will Gruber | |
| Steven Littles | ... | Moving Man #1 | |
| Chase Sprague | ... | Moving Man #2 | |
| Robbie Bryan | ... | Officer |
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Jerome Bixby's The Man from Earth (USA) (complete title)
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The last work from screenwriter Jerome Bixby before his death.
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Early on, Dr. Gruber professes to be a psychiatrist, a profession that is an M.D. However, toward the end of the movie, John Oldman refers to him as a psychologist, a Ph.D.
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References Fantastic Voyage (1966)
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Forever
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Jerome Bixby's "The Man from Earth" stands proudly among the best science fiction films ever made. However, unlike "2001", "CE3K" and "Blade Runner," this little movie relies not on outstanding set design and mind-blowing visual effects, but rather on ideas; the very foundation of science fiction.
I've been a fan of Mr. Bixby's ever since "Star Trek", and I must say this equals if not surpasses "Mirror, "Mirror". I agree that some of the acting was stilted, and the music partially drowned out dialogue in one scene, but my family and I were mesmerized throughout. As to my personal beliefs regarding God and faith; "Man from Earth" in no way offended me, but rather challenged me. Challenged me with historical facts (several of which I've since checked online, and thus far, all of which appear 100% accurate.) This is a chess game of a film, forcing the viewer not only to listen and to think, but to understand.
I highly recommend "Man from Earth" to any and all who love intelligent science fiction. A friend downloaded the film, illegally no doubt. I've watched it three times thus far, and I'll be the first in line to buy the DVD (legally =) this coming Tuesday.