Rediscovery: The Lives of Cordwainer Smith
Science fiction's biggest mystery has been declassified.
When a mysterious science fiction author dies, his fans discover the secret behind his unusual pen name: he had been a soldier, spy, diplomat, and psychological warrior, and his stories contain far more than meets the eye.
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Top Cast
Bob Darling
Paul Linebarger / Cordwainer Smith
Neena Boyle
C'mell
Gabe Chandler
Lord Starmount / Calvin Dredd
James Collette
Rod McBan
Christine Davidson
Carlotta
Joel Davidson
Narrator / Catmaster
Guy Dow-Sainter
Arthur Burns / Rod's Father
Alfonso Giansanti II
Artyr Rambo
Nate Goodwyn
E'Telekeli
Julia Holland
Luci
Jacob Klein
Jim Higgins
Anna Kurtz
Narrator, "The Lady Who Sailed the Soul"
Tyler Lampshire
Schmeckst
Alex Lattanzi
Martel / Scanners / Casher O'Neill
Meghan Lattanzi
E'Lamelanie
Jim Panter
The Middle-Sized Bear
Jake Phillips
Lord Jestocost
Victor Shutka
Paul
Cordwainer Smith
Self (Archive Footage)
Ari Thrash
T'ruth
Crew
Directors
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