2001: A Space Odyssey
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2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, who co-wrote the screenplay with Arthur C. Clarke. Its plot was inspired by several short stories optioned from Clarke, primarily "The Sentinel" (1951) and "Encounter in the Dawn" (1953). 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 to Jupiter to investigate an alien monolith.
The film is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of spaceflight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous themes.
Production
Written by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, the film was produced by Stanley Kubrick Productions. Geoffrey Unsworth handled the cinematography. The film runs 149 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $12,000,000, 2001: A Space Odyssey grossed $71,923,560 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
2001: A Space Odyssey is part of the The Space Odyssey Series franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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