The Man from Earth (2007)

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Director:

Richard Schenkman

Writer:

Jerome Bixby (written by)

Release Date:

13 November 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | History | Sci-Fi

Plot:

An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring...

Plot Keywords:

Professor | Reference To Voltaire | Caveman | Farewell Party | Reference To Jesus

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

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

Also Known As:

Jerome Bixby's The Man from Earth (USA) (complete title)

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Agua Dulce Movie Ranch - 34855 Petersen Road, Agua Dulce, California, USA

Company:

Falling Sky Entertainment

Trivia:

The Tony Todd character, "Dan", mentions that he is gonna go home and watch Star Trek. Tony Todd appeared in seven episodes and one video game of Star Trek since 1990, John Billingsley starred in Star Trek: Enterprise and screenwriter Jerome Bixby wrote several episodes of the original series. Richard Riehle also guest starred in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".

Goofs:

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.

Quotes:

John Oldman: Believe in what He tried to teach without the rigmarole. Piety is not what the lessons bring to people, it's the mistakes they bring to the lessons.

Movie Connections:

References Fantastic Voyage (1966)

Soundtrack:

7th Symponhy 2nd Movement

Different

Hi this is my first comment on any movie but i was compelled to write this. The man from earth was the best film i have seen this year in the terms of originality. It may not be action packed but it makes up for this in intrigue,it kept me watching and is a must see for genuine movie buffs.The acting at the first couple of minutes had me a little worried but after that i thought the film flowed and it soon eased my worries i am notorious to friends for giving up on movies before they begin.I would not recommend this film for kids it would be more suited to anyone over the age of 25 but hey what do i know you can make up your own mind by watching it in the cinemas

Overall i rated this film 9/10