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Short Circuit (1986) 6.4
Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes. Director:John Badham |
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Cast
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| Steve Guttenberg | ... | ||
| Fisher Stevens | ... | ||
| Austin Pendleton | ... | ||
| G.W. Bailey | ... | ||
| Brian McNamara | ... | ||
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Tim Blaney | ... |
Number 5
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Marvin J. McIntyre | ... |
Duke
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John Garber | ... |
Otis
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Penny Santon | ... |
Mrs. Cepeda
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Vernon Weddle | ... |
General Washburne
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Senator Mills
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Fred Slyter | ... |
Norman
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Billy Ray Sharkey | ... |
Zack
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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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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Something wonderful has happened... Number Five is alive! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 May 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cortocircuito See more »Box Office
Gross:
$40,697,761 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
David Foster Productions, Producers Sales Organization (PSO), TriStar Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
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2.35 : 1
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Ben Jabituya: I would say ten.
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("Short Circuit" Theme)
Written by Peter Wolf (as Peter) and Ina Wolf
Performed by El DeBarge
Courtesy of Motown Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Clips from several scenes not in the theatrical release can be seen during the closing credits, including an altercation between Number 5 and a toy robot. And Number 5 in an auto scrap yard. See more »Goofs
During the chase for Number Five, a soldier mentions driving to the top of Mt. St. Helens. There were no roads to the summit of Mt. St. Helens even before the eruption in 1980. See more »Quotes
Newton Crosby: Can you believe it's been five years since I've driven?Ben Jabituya: I would say ten.
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Crazy Credits
The credits are played out over a montage of scenes from the movie, including a pair of scenes that failed to make the final cut. One involves an encounter between Number 5 and a toy robot, the other involves a scene in a scrap yard where a scrapped car that Number 5 is currently sitting in is crushed. See more »Soundtracks
"Who's Johnny"("Short Circuit" Theme)
Written by Peter Wolf (as Peter) and Ina Wolf
Performed by El DeBarge
Courtesy of Motown Records
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This is a great comedy and family film. No. 5 is a cute, friendly and fun filled robot. After he becomes struck by lightning and runs away from the Nova, he is at first just a curious wonderer, until he runs into Stephanie's house. Stephanie is this young woman who loves animals and finds No. 5 to be this innocent looking robot who she takes into her house. No. 5 keeps saying "Malfunction.
Need input." So Stephanie lets No. 5 reed all her encyclopedias then lets him watch the T.V. all night.
After all the initial fun and "input" the chase begins when No. 5 realises that the people from Nova are after him and want to dismantle him. Because they think he's malfunctioning.
"No dismantle! Not malfunction. No. 5 is alive!" Are what No. 5 says. And N. 5 has to go through a number of obstacles to avoid being destroyed by these soldiers and a ruthless general who will do anything to permanently shut No. 5 down. But No. 5 is just too smart. He out smarts military men in many was, using all these tricks he has up his sleeves...or in his massive memory bank.
So overall if you have a heart then No. 5 is the perfect friend. He will truly capture your heart.