2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay was written by Kubrick and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, and was inspired by Clarke's 1951 short story "The Sentinel" and others by Clarke. The film stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Douglas Rain and follows a voyage by astronauts, scientists, and the sentient supercomputer HAL 9000.
After uncovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, a spacecraft is sent to Jupiter to find its origins: a spacecraft manned by two men and the supercomputer HAL 9000. The film won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and was nominated for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Art Direction.
2001: A Space Odyssey is widely regarded as a masterpiece of science fiction cinema and has had a significant impact on popular culture. It has been analyzed and interpreted by critics, theorists, and fans since its premiere. The film is known for its groundbreaking visual effects, its use of classical music, and its enigmatic storyline. The character of HAL 9000, the sentient supercomputer, has become an iconic figure in science fiction.
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Cast
- Keir Dullea as Dr. Dave Bowman
- Gary Lockwood as Dr. Frank Poole
- William Sylvester as Dr. Heywood R. Floyd
- Douglas Rain as the voice of HAL 9000
Other notable cast members include Margaret Tyzack as Elena, one of the two women with speaking roles in the film.
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Writer: Arthur C. Clarke, Stanley Kubrick
Box Office (Gross USA): $66,452,425
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros., Criterion Collection
Genre: Sci-fi
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 2, 1968
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 18, 2018
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 6, 2014