The Norming of Jack 243

In a society of the future, a conformist falls in love with a fugitive who forces him to rethink his attitudes about the society he lives in.

Cast

David Selby

as Jack 243

Leslie Charleson

David Dukes

as Harry 163

Darlene Parks

as Helen 870

Christopher Reeve

as Max 67

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