Genesis II (1973)
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40% of users liked it
(42 ratings)
On three occasions between 1973 and 1975, Star Trek producer Gene Roddenberry attempted to launch a new science-fiction series. All three pilot films were predicated on the premise of a modern-day scientist awakening after nearly two centuries in suspended animation. The first of these… More On three occasions between 1973 and 1975, Star Trek producer Gene Roddenberry attempted to launch a new science-fiction series. All three pilot films were predicated on the premise of a modern-day scientist awakening after nearly two centuries in suspended animation. The first of these feature-length pilots was Genesis 2, which debuted March 23, 1973. Alex Cord stars as Dylan Hunt, who opens his eyes to discover that he now resides in a post-apocalyptic world. He is reluctantly recruited into a resistance movement, aimed at toppling the present despotic regime. The film's "money scene" involved leading lady Lyra-a (Mariette Hartley), who at a crucial plot juncture lifts her blouse to reveal that she has two navels. When Genesis 2 failed to click as a series, Roddenberry and company tried again with Planet Earth (1974); when that didn't sell, the property was reworked as Strange New World (1975). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 23, 1973 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
This was a stinker of a show. The acting is awful, and the writing is poor.
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Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
A solid film of somewhat dated Cold War-era warnings of global conquest and strife filled with moments that are both dramatic and laughable at the same time.
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Cast
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Leon Askin
as Overseer
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Majel Barrett
as Primus Dominic
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Ted Cassidy
as Isiah
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Didi Conn
as TV Actress
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Alex Cord
as Dylan Hunt
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Liam Dunn
as Janos
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Linda Grant
as Astrid
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Mariette Hartley
as Lyra-a
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Harvey Jason
as Singh
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Lynne Marta
as Harper-Smythe
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Tom Pace
as Brian
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Beulah Quo
as Primus Lu-Chan
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Dennis Robertson
as General
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Percy Rodrigues
as Primus Isaac Kimbridge
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Robert Swan
as Lahyn-n
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Titos Vandis
as Yuloff
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David Westberg
as Station Operator
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Tammi Bula
as Teenager
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Robert Hathaway
as Shuttle Car Operator
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Ray Young
as Tyranian Teacher #2
