The Last Alternative
Последняя альтернатива
Synopsis
Detective Al Bailey is invited to one of the outer worlds, Solaria, where a mysterious murder has occurred. Solaria is characterized by the isolation of its inhabitants from each other (even husbands and wives see each other on a schedule), which makes the murder all the more incredible. From childhood, people grow up surrounded by robots, and as adults, personal contact is considered inappropriate and a difficult challenge. The unpreparedness of the inhabitants for the murder leads them to accept the invitation to bring in an Earthling. Upon arriving on the planet, Al Bailey meets his old acquaintance, the robot Dan, and they begin their investigation together.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Latyshev
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Latyshev, Vladislav Nechayev, Isaac Asimov
- Original Title
- Последняя альтернатива
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Leningrad Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Latyshev
Vladimir Latyshev, Vladislav Nechayev, Isaac Asimov
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Latyshev
Director
Vladimir Latyshev
Writer
Vladislav Nechayev
Writer
Tatiana Venetsianova
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What is The Last Alternative about?
Detective Al Bailey is invited to one of the outer worlds, Solaria, where a mysterious murder has occurred. Solaria is characterized by the isolation of its inhabitants from each other (even husbands and wives see each other on a schedule), which makes the murder all the more incredible. From childhood, people grow up surrounded by robots, and as adults, personal contact is considered inappropriate and a difficult challenge. The unpreparedness of the inhabitants for the murder leads them to accept the invitation to bring in an Earthling. Upon arriving on the planet, Al Bailey meets his old acquaintance, the robot Dan, and they begin their investigation together.
Who directed The Last Alternative?
The Last Alternative was directed by Vladimir Latyshev.
Who stars in The Last Alternative?
The principal cast of The Last Alternative includes Igor Komarov, Georgiy Vasiliev, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Lyudmila Kryachun, Vladimir Erenberg.
When was The Last Alternative released and how long is it?
The Last Alternative was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Is The Last Alternative based on a book or true story?
The Last Alternative is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isaac Asimov".