Inspired by Clarke's epic book, the film moves from the pre-historic birth of intelligence to the emergence of man as pure thought, somewhere in the future.
Based on the book "The Sentinel, 2001" by Arthur C. Clarke.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1968.
Special features: new 2000 digital master from restored elements, interactive menus, scene selection, theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Photography, Geoffrey Unsworth, John Alcott; costume design, Hardy Amies; art director, John Hoesli; production design, Tony Masters, Harry Lange, Ernie Archer; film editor, Ray Lovejoy; music, Aram Khachaturyan ... [et al.]
Participant or Performer Note:
Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Leonard Rossiter, Robert Beaty.