| Revision as of 15:54, 7 May 2011 editInformationfountain (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users7,097 editsmNo edit summary← Previous edit | Latest revision as of 06:15, 12 September 2024 edit undoSer Amantio di Nicolao (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Administrators6,252,167 edits →External links: add Category:English-language science fiction filmsTag: AWB | ||
| (59 intermediate revisions by 44 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| {{short description|1972 television film}} | |||
| '''''The People''''' is a ] ], broadcast as an '']'' on January 22, 1972. It is mostly based on a novella by ], "Pottage", but also contains elements from her stories "Ararat", "Gilead", and "Captivity". | |||
| {{Infobox television | |||
| | image = | |||
| | image_size = | |||
| | image_alt = | |||
| | caption = | |||
| | genre = Drama<br>Science fiction | |||
| | creator = | |||
| | based_on = {{Based on|''Pottage''<br/>''Araret''<br/>''Gilead''<br/>''Captivity''|]}} | |||
| | writer = ] | |||
| | director = ] | |||
| | starring = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>] | |||
| | narrated = | |||
| | theme_music_composer = ] | |||
| | country = United States | |||
| | language = English | |||
| | executive_producer = ]<br>] | |||
| | producer = Gerald I. Isenberg | |||
| | editor = Patrick Kennedy | |||
| | cinematography = Edward Rosson | |||
| | runtime = 74 minutes | |||
| | company = ]<br>] | |||
| | budget = | |||
| | network = ] | |||
| | released = {{Start date|1972|01|22}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''''The People''''' is a 1972 ] ], broadcast as an '']'' on January 22, 1972. It is primarily based on "Pottage", a ] by ], with elements of Henderson's stories "Araret", "Gilead" and "Captivity." It stars ], ], ], ], and ]. Darby and Shatner had previously appeared together in the '']'' episode "]." | |||
| ==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
| Melodye Amerson is a young teacher who goes to a remote area to work with a group of individuals who have isolated themselves from civilization and maintained an independent community, vaguely similar to the ] or a religious commune. Melodye is unnerved by the secretive behavior of her students, and the fact that all fun, games and activities she proposes are forbidden to them. Valancy, an elder in the community, advises Melodye to stay, because she senses that things are about to change in the valley, and Melodye herself is a part of that change. | |||
| Melodye soon discovers that the secluded and "backwards" residents are actually ] with mild paranormal powers. A natural disaster destroyed their planet, and they are hoping to establish a life on Earth. Landing in the late 1800s, initially they shared their secret with local residents, but found themselves condemned as witches. Many were killed, and the survivors forbade their children ever to use their abilities, even with extreme discretion. Young adults like Valancy (and even some of the older people) have been pushing for an end to these restrictions. | Melodye soon discovers that the secluded and "backwards" residents are actually ] with mild ] powers. A natural disaster destroyed their planet, and they are hoping to establish a life on Earth. Landing in the late 1800s, initially they shared their secret with local residents, but found themselves condemned as witches. Many were killed, and the survivors forbade their children ever to use their abilities, even with extreme discretion. Young adults like Valancy (and even some of the older people) have been pushing for an end to these restrictions. | ||
| == |
==Cast== | ||
| *]—Melodye Amerson | |||
| This film was notable for again pairing ] and ], who had worked together in the '']'' episode "]". The children's illustrations in the film were done by ]. The film, also starring ], marked the directorial debut for ] and was produced by his sometime partner ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Film studios beckon but director John Korty prefers freedom of TV|date=1995-04-21|work=]|author=Miller, Ron}}</ref> | |||
| *]—Dr. Curtis | |||
| *]—Valancy Carmody | |||
| *]—Sol Diemus | |||
| *]—Karen Diemus | |||
| *Johanna Baer—Bethie | |||
| ==Production== | |||
| As noted above, the film was notable for its second pairing of ] and ], who had worked together in the '']'' episode "]." | |||
| The children's illustrations in the film were done by ]. | |||
| The film was the first TV movie for ], and was produced by his sometime partner ], listed as the Executive Producer on the actual film, and scored by his father ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Film studios beckon but director John Korty prefers freedom of TV|date=1995-04-21|work=]|author=Miller, Ron}}</ref> | |||
| ==Reception== | |||
| One history of science fiction reports that the film stood out in its time "for being neither shoddy nor sentimentalized."<ref>Aldiss & Wingrove, '']'', ], 1986, p.407</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://modcinema.com/categories/3-made-for-tv/934-people-the-tv-1972-dvd|website=Modcinema.com|title=The People (1972 USA, TV)|access-date=14 September 2018}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| Line 13: | Line 54: | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| *{{ |
*{{IMDb title|0069072}} | ||
| {{John Korty}} | |||
| {{DEFAULTSORT:People, The}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:People, The}} | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | |||
| ] | |||
| {{sf-film-stub}} | |||
| ] | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:15, 12 September 2024
1972 television film| The People | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Science fiction |
| Based on | Pottage Araret Gilead Captivity by Zenna Henderson |
| Written by | James M. Miller |
| Directed by | John Korty |
| Starring | Kim Darby William Shatner Diane Varsi Laurie Walters Dan O'Herlihy |
| Theme music composer | Carmine Coppola |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Francis Ford Coppola Charles W. Fries |
| Producer | Gerald I. Isenberg |
| Cinematography | Edward Rosson |
| Editor | Patrick Kennedy |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production companies | American Zoetrope Metromedia Producers Corporation |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | January 22, 1972 (1972-01-22) |
The People is a 1972 science fiction TV movie, broadcast as an ABC Movie of the Week on January 22, 1972. It is primarily based on "Pottage", a novella by Zenna Henderson, with elements of Henderson's stories "Araret", "Gilead" and "Captivity." It stars Kim Darby, William Shatner, Diane Varsi, Laurie Walters, and Dan O'Herlihy. Darby and Shatner had previously appeared together in the Star Trek episode "Miri."
Plot summary
Melodye Amerson is a young teacher who goes to a remote area to work with a group of individuals who have isolated themselves from civilization and maintained an independent community, vaguely similar to the Amish or a religious commune. Melodye is unnerved by the secretive behavior of her students, and the fact that all fun, games and activities she proposes are forbidden to them. Valancy, an elder in the community, advises Melodye to stay, because she senses that things are about to change in the valley, and Melodye herself is a part of that change.
Melodye soon discovers that the secluded and "backwards" residents are actually aliens with mild paranormal powers. A natural disaster destroyed their planet, and they are hoping to establish a life on Earth. Landing in the late 1800s, initially they shared their secret with local residents, but found themselves condemned as witches. Many were killed, and the survivors forbade their children ever to use their abilities, even with extreme discretion. Young adults like Valancy (and even some of the older people) have been pushing for an end to these restrictions.
Cast
- Kim Darby—Melodye Amerson
- William Shatner—Dr. Curtis
- Diane Varsi—Valancy Carmody
- Dan O'Herlihy—Sol Diemus
- Laurie Walters—Karen Diemus
- Johanna Baer—Bethie
Production
As noted above, the film was notable for its second pairing of William Shatner and Kim Darby, who had worked together in the Star Trek episode "Miri."
The children's illustrations in the film were done by Arthur Okamura.
The film was the first TV movie for John Korty, and was produced by his sometime partner Francis Ford Coppola, listed as the Executive Producer on the actual film, and scored by his father Carmine.
Reception
One history of science fiction reports that the film stood out in its time "for being neither shoddy nor sentimentalized."
References
- Miller, Ron (1995-04-21). "Film studios beckon but director John Korty prefers freedom of TV". San Jose Mercury News.
- Aldiss & Wingrove, Trillion Year Spree, Victor Gollancz, 1986, p.407
- "The People (1972 USA, TV)". Modcinema.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
External links
- The People at IMDb
| Films directed by John Korty | |
|---|---|
|