Jerome Bixby's The Man From Earth
by Jerome Bixby, Richard Schenkman

Name: Jerome Bixby's The Man From Earth
Brand: Jerome Bixby
SKU: 9780573663345
Rating: 4.46 (379 reviews)

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90 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

Synopsis

After history professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the University, his startled colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home, pressing him for an explanation.

But they're shocked to hear his reason for premature retirement: John claims he must move on because he is immortal, and cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered.

Tempers rise and emotions flow as John's fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story, but it soon becomes clear that his tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify.

What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax.

Acclaimed science fiction writer Jerome Bixby, writer of the original 'Star Trek' and 'The Twilight Zone', originally conceived this story back in the early 1960's.

It would come to be his last great work.

Press Reviews

"A considerable achievement… a picture which deserves wide exposure… The Man From Earth gradually and stimulatingly builds to a pitch of near hypnotic intensity."
— Neil Young, The Hollywood Reporter

"One film has taken us back to the good old days of classic sci-fi; The Man From Earth… If you love science fiction, this is a must for you."
— Doug MacLean, Home Theater Info (www.hometheaterinfo.com)

"The Man From Earth is an interesting and highly intense film… full of good actors and actresses that rarely get the attention they so rightfully deserve… Richard Schenkman directs with a careful hand."
— Charlie K, Associated Content (www.associatedcontent.com)

"The Man From Earth is very much a labor of love from all involved… it’s well worth the effort. The final work from the writer responsible for some of the finest episodes of “The Twilight Zone” and the original “Star Trek” gets a thoughtful, low-budget treatment."
— Ian Spelling, Sci Fi.com

"The Man From Earth is one of the best movies I’ve seen all year… Director Richard Schenkman has cast the film brilliantly… the premise and follow through of Schenkman’s film is simply irresistible."
— Nix, Beyond Hollywood (www.beyondhollywood.com)

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Dan 60-ish professor of anthropology; big, fit	—	—	60-ish professor of anthropology; big, fit
Harry 50’s professor of biology; stocky, likable	—	—	50’s professor of biology; stocky, likable
Edith 50’s, art history professor; a hint of the spinster about her	—	—	50’s, art history professor; a hint of the spinster about her
Sandy Late 20’s; fiercely intelligent, but reticent	—	—	Late 20’s; fiercely intelligent, but reticent
Art 50’s, but holding desperately onto youth; archeology professor	—	—	50’s, but holding desperately onto youth; archeology professor
Linda Very pretty young student; wide-eyed, yet smart	—	—	Very pretty young student; wide-eyed, yet smart
Will Gruber 75, large, mustachioed, bluff	—	—	75, large, mustachioed, bluff
Paramedic Uniformed EMS worker (can be played by a Moving Man)	—	—	Uniformed EMS worker (can be played by a Moving Man)
Cop Young uniformed officer (can be played by a Moving Man)	—	—	Young uniformed officer (can be played by a Moving Man)
John Oldman About 35, good looking, competent, easygoing history professor	—	—	About 35, good looking, competent, easygoing history professor