Short Circuit

1986    1h 38m    PG
Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
6.661%67%66%
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Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive.
Directed By
John Badham
Written By
Brent Maddock
Studio
TriStar Pictures, PSO, The Turman-Foster Company

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Cast of Short Circuit
  • Ally SheedyStephanie Speck
  • Steve GuttenbergNewton Crosby
  • Fisher StevensBen Jabituya
  • Austin PendletonHoward Marner
  • G.W. BaileySkroeder
  • Brian McNamaraFrank
  • Tim BlaneyNumber 5 (voice)
  • Marvin J. McIntyreDuke
  • John GarberOtis
  • Penny SantonMrs. Cepeda
  • Vernon WeddleGeneral Washburne
  • Barbara TarbuckSenator Mills
  • Tom LawrenceHoward Marner's Aide
  • Fred SlyterNorman
  • Billy Ray SharkeyZack
  • Robert KrantzReporter
  • Jan SpeckReporter
  • Marguerite HappyBarmaid
  • Howard KrickFarmer
  • Marjorie Card HughesFarmer's Wife
  • Herb SmithGate Guard
  • Jack ThompsonParty Guest
  • William StriglosParty Guest
  • Mary ReckleyParty Guest
  • Shay McLeanParty Guest
  • Eleanor C. HeutschyParty Guest
  • Sergio KatoFrank
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