The Cold Equations
When relief pilot John Barton is sent on an emergency rescue mission to an unexplored planet, he is shocked to find young Marilyn Cross hiding aboard his ship. Barton discovers they have only enough fuel to carry himself and his precious cargo, and Marilyn's added weight insures that they will crash if she stays on board. They have gone too far to turn back, and the computer calculations have made it brutally clear: Someone must go, or all will die.
- Released
- 2011
Details
Release year: 2011
Storyline
When relief pilot John Barton is sent on an emergency rescue mission to an unexplored planet, he is shocked to find young Marilyn Cross hiding aboard his ship. Barton discovers they have only enough fuel to carry himself and his precious cargo, and Marilyn's added weight insures that they will crash if she stays on board. They have gone too far to turn back, and the computer calculations have made it brutally clear: Someone must go, or all will die.
Top credits
- Cuyle Carvin — John Barton
- Ashley Taylor Tickell — Marilyn Cross
- Joshua Sterling Bragg — Gerry Cross
- Alexandra Gaul — Young Marilyn