An eccentric but possibly brilliant young man, troubled by the death of his parents, claims to be readying a world-changing invention.
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Title: Static (1985)
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1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
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| Keith Gordon | ... | Ernie Blick | |
| Amanda Plummer | ... | Julia Purcell | |
| Bob Gunton | ... | Frank | |
| Barton Heyman | ... | Sherriff William Orling | |
| Lily Knight | ... | Patty | |
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Jane Hoffman | ... | Emily Southwick |
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Reathel Bean | ... | Fred Savins |
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Kitty Mei-Mei Chen | ... | Li |
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Joel Krehbeil | ... | Deputy Tom Terrence |
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Eugene Lee | ... | Dale |
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Jack Murakami | ... | North |
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Mike Murakami | ... | South |
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Uma Ridenhour | ... | Sarah |
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Janice Abbott | ... | Sonya |
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Tamma Allgood | ... | T.V. Interviewer |
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A quirky, out-of-of place worker at a crucifix factory in the Bible Belt invents a device he claims can show pictures of Heaven. Discouraged and confused by the inability of those around him to see anything but a screenful of static, he charismatically hijacks a bus of friendly elderly people in order to get media attention for his invention. Written by Keith Tyler <romulus@shore.net>
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STATIC... it's on a different wavelength.Parents Guide:
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10 September 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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One of only two theatrical films where Mark Romanek wrote the screenplay for his films. The other was One Hour Photo (2002). See more »Goofs
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Static is a well shot, fantastic story. Not a standard hollywood picture that deserves all of what little recognition it has. If you live in Chicago, you can rent it at Facets video rental. (They have some great rare movies) Mark Romanik has such a great visual eye. I anxiously await One Hour Photo.