The Body Electric (TV 1985)

Red Sector A was a paradise...for a man's machines. The domed city was home to the last of the human race, where they lived in comfort, served by their robotic servants. Until one day a ... See full summary »

Stars:

Noel Counsil, Lorraine Ansell, John Nolan

Cast

Cast overview:
Noel Counsil	...	Woody (voice)
Lorraine Ansell	...	Andrea (voice)
John Nolan	...	The Kid (voice)

Storyline

Red Sector A was a paradise...for a man's machines. The domed city was home to the last of the human race, where they lived in comfort, served by their robotic servants. Until one day a mysterious force turns the robots against their masters, and the machines cast the people out of Red Sector A into the wastelands outside. Years later, the robots have collapsed into dust without human maintenance, leaving two young people - Woody and Andrea - to live in the city. But the city is on the verge of a exploding as the shield generator approaches meltdown. Andrea and Woody have a few hours to escape Red Sector A, but the unknown force that caused the revolution is still present, and has it's own plans for them.

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Plot Keywords:

future | rock music | 1980s

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Genres:

Animation | Music | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atkinson Film Arts, Animated Investments, Bushnell Communications

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

All of the music in the show are songs by the Canadian rock group, Rush. In fact, Red Sector A (the name of the place featured in the show) and The Body Electric (the show's title) are also actual names of Rush songs.

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Soundtracks

"Fountain of Lamneth: Didacts and Narpets"
by Rush

User Reviews

An interesting diversion, especially fun for RUSH fans

The Body Electric is an interesting little piece of sci-fi from the mid 80's. The story is not particularly original and is far too short for it to work properly, but combines many themes and ideas from Rush songs, particularly the Body Electric and Red Sector A. Those familiar with the band will recognize trademarks from their songs: the lone youth against the system, the futuristic post-armageddon feel, and the relationship between man and machine. Non-Rush fans will probably find The Body Electric forgettable despite it's entertainment value, but Rush fans will find it a treat. Rush songs are used as the background music for the entire story. On the whole, I find this piece to be quite a little gem, and a good companion piece for the music from the band that the mainstream has spent decades ignoring.