Genesis II (1973)
- Director(s):
- John Llewellyn Moxey
Synopsis of Genesis II
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
Complete Cast of Genesis II
- Alex Cord - Dylan Hunt
- Leon Askin - Overseer
- Ted Cassidy - Isiah
- Liam Dunn - Janos
- Harvey Jason - Singh
- Tom Pace - Brian
- Dennis Robertson - General
- Robert Swan - Lahyn-n
- David Westberg - Station Operator
- Robert Hathaway - Shuttle Car Operator
- Mariette Hartley - Lyra-a
- Majel Barrett - Primus Dominic
- Didi Conn - TV Actress
- Linda Grant - Astrid
- Lynne Marta - Harper-Smythe
- Beulah Quo - Primus Lu-Chan
- Percy Rodrigues - Primus Isaac Kimbridge
- Titos Vandis - Yuloff
- Tammi Bula - Teenager
- Ray Young - Tyranian Teacher #2
- Director(s):
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Writer(s):
- Gene Roddenberry
- Producer(s):
- Gene Roddenberry
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