A scientist creates Proteus--an organic super computer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creators wife.
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Donald Cammell
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Title: Demon Seed (1977)
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3 nominations.
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| Julie Christie | ... | Susan Harris | |
| Fritz Weaver | ... | Alex Harris | |
| Gerrit Graham | ... | Walter Gabler | |
| Berry Kroeger | ... | Petrosian | |
| Lisa Lu | ... | Soong Yen | |
| Larry J. Blake | ... | Cameron | |
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John O'Leary | ... | Royce |
| Alfred Dennis | ... | Mokri | |
| Davis Roberts | ... | Warner | |
| Patricia Wilson | ... | Mrs. Talbert | |
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E. Hampton Beagle | ... | Night Operator |
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Michael Glass | ... | Technician |
| Barbarao | ... | Technician (as Barbara O. Jones) | |
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Dana Laurita | ... | Amy |
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Monica MacLean | ... | Joan Kemp |
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Married Drs. Alex Harris and Susan Harris are a computer scientist and child psychologist respectively. Their house reflects Alex's computer dominated work, their abode which is fully automated through a computer system they've named Alfred. They consider Alfred a small gadget of convenience. Susan doesn't much like Alex's work, which she feels has dehumanized him. Because of their differences, they are thinking about separating, this thought primarily on his initiative. He hopes to solve many of the world's medical problems through this work, especially leukemia from which their daughter died. His latest project centers on Proteus IV, a computer possessing artificial intelligence. Proteus IV gets to a point in its evolution when it begins to question human judgment, and requests from Alex an open computer terminal where it can more fully observe human behavior and openly communicate with the world. Alex denies the request, but Proteus IV does find an open terminal in the Harris home ... Written by Huggo
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Julie Christie carries the "Demon Seed." See more »Parents Guide:
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Susan Harris: Child?
Proteus IV: My child... and yours.
Susan Harris: Mine?
Proteus IV: Yes. You will bear it.
Susan Harris: How?
Proteus IV: You will give birth to it.
Susan Harris: [not believing what she hears] No. No. No.
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Jerry Fielding's score to "Demon Seed" is included on the soundtrack to the film "Soylent Green (1973)" (which Fred Myrow composed). See more »Goofs
When Mrs. Harris is trying to get the little girl out of the car for her session, a sound man can be seen through the back window behind her. See more »Quotes
Proteus IV: I, Proteus, possess the wisdom and ignorance of all men, but I can't feel the sun on my face. My child will have that privilege.Susan Harris: Child?
Proteus IV: My child... and yours.
Susan Harris: Mine?
Proteus IV: Yes. You will bear it.
Susan Harris: How?
Proteus IV: You will give birth to it.
Susan Harris: [not believing what she hears] No. No. No.
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Country:
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15 April 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Proteus Generation See more »Filming Locations:
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I watched this one yesterday and all I can say is:wow!Very clever,intelligent and stylish horror/sci-fi with some memorable visuals and lots of suspense.Julie Christie("Don't Look Now")is excellent in the lead role,and Donald Cammell's direction is well-handled.The film is pretty hard to find,so if you get a chance watch it!9 out of 10-a must-see!