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1. It's set in a futuristic world where women wear very little and men wear Spandex.
2. It stars Michael York, Farrah Fawcett and Jenny Agutter.
3. If you're over 30, it makes you feel lucky to be old. Logan's Run is set in a 23rd-Century strange domed society where citizens aren't allowed to experience their 31st birthday, and must be 'renewed' in a sinister ritualistic ceremony.

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4. This movie demonstrates the cycical nature of fashion. As you can see, the 1970s Farrah Fawcett do has clearly experienced a renaissance in the 23rd Century.

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5. York plays Logan 5, a sandman. A sandman's job is to enforce the law by terminating citizens who try to live longer than 30. However, when he's sent on a mission to destroy Sanctuary (the place to which 'Runners' escape), he becomes a Runner himself. Agutter plays Jessica 6, who joins Logan on his mission.

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6. The film also stars hundreds of cats and sees Peter Ustinov quoting from TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats:

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7. A Logan' Run remake is on the cards, but who will star? Maybe Hannah Tointon - star of Brit horror The Children? She's the spit of Agutter don't you think?

Logan's Run is showing on Film 4 today 3rd September at 6.35pm