Synopsis
In Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', an enigmatic monolith is discovered on the moon, triggering a quest to Jupiter. The journey's crew must confront HAL 9000, an increasingly sentient and dangerous onboard computer.
Did You Know?
- The film's 'stargate' sequence was filmed using slit-scan photography technique.
- All astronaut dialogue was post-dubbed due to unavailability of soundstage.
- Director Stanley Kubrick destroyed all sets and props after filming.
- Kubrick's daughter Vivian has a cameo as Dr. Floyd's daughter.
- The movie's script was written simultaneously with Arthur C. Clarke's novel.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
- Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
- I am putting myself to the fullest possible use.
- It's full of stars!
- Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?