Machine Dreams: Part 1 

In 2070, police detective David Hume and his partner Ian Farve attempt to track down a group of murderous androids with ties to a corrupt corporation, named Recall, which are based on Mars.

Director:

Mario Azzopardi

Writers:

Art Monterastelli (creator), Art Monterastelli

Stars:

Michael Easton, Karl Pruner, Cynthia Preston

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Easton	...	David Hume
Karl Pruner	...	Ian Farve
Cynthia Preston	...	Olivia Hume
Michael Anthony Rawlins	...	Martin Ehrenthal
Judith Krant	...	Olan Chang
Matthew Bennett	...	James Calley
Nick Mancuso	...	Richard Collector
Kim Coates	...	Winston
Thomas Kretschmann	...	Nick Blanchard
Damon D'Oliveira	...	Detective Moralez
Angelo Pedari	...	Mario Soodor
Kathryn Winslow	...	Maria Soodor
Anne Marie DeLuise	...	Carla (as Anne Marie Loder) (credit only)
Joseph Scoren	...	Jason (credit only)
Alex House	...	Taavo Soodor

Storyline

In 2070, police detective David Hume and his partner Ian Farve attempt to track down a group of murderous androids with ties to a corrupt corporation, named Recall, which are based on Mars.

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Plot Keywords:

topless female nudity | brief sex scene | killer android | manhunt | nudity | 

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Canada Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 March 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, ProSieben Television, WIC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The android who serves coffee in the CPB office is named Robby. This is a tribute to Robby the Robot.

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Goofs

Ehrenthal's voice is actually one-half a second ahead of his lips when he is dressing down Hume for arresting Richard Collector.

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Quotes

James Calley: Before you go.
[pauses]
James Calley: The 12mm that killed the android?
David Hume: The out-of-policy 12mm?
James Calley: You have no knowledge of what happened to it?
David Hume: I have no knowledge.
[turns and leaves]
Martin Ehrenthal: [seeing gun on thermal scan] We can stop him before he leaves the building if you want.
James Calley: No. Let him hang onto the gun for the moment. I'm almost more interested in what he plans on doing with it than where it came from.

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Connections

Followed by Total Recall 2070 (1999)

User Reviews

Having admired the first Total Recall, with Arnold, I thought I'd take a chance with this one, pretty good idea

In the not too distant future, David (Michael Easton) is a dedicated employee for Citizens Protection, an updated moniker for police officer. There is, amazingly, not that much crime, mostly white collar stuff. Our Dave is also very happily married to Olivia (Cynthia Preston), a social worker. But, alas, one fateful day, David and is Russian partner are called to a chaotic scene at Total Recall Corporation. This is the outfit, you might know, that offers "mind vacations" to various wonderful destinations, like Aruba, for a rather hefty price. Encountering androids with weapons, something that is forbidden, David's partner is killed with a laser gun. Its a horror show. Scooping up an actual pistol from the early twentieth century, David guns down other androids who are trying to kidnap a Recall doctor. but, some andies get away. Back at CP headquarters, Dave mourns his lost partner and angrily explains the situation to his superiors. No one knows how the androids got armed. After a few days, David gets a new partner, odd Ian (Karl Pruner). Ian is aware that David believes it is too soon for him to be partnered with someone else. So, this odd officer treads lightly. Soon, his intelligence is obvious, helping David considerably. Two problems face them. One, they must prevent another android attack, and two, they must find the clairvoyant son of a couple who was brainwashed at Recall. Could these two events be connected? Yes! As a fervent admirer of Philip K. Dick, who wrote the tales of Total Recall, Do Androids Dream, and Minority Report, all of which have elements here, this new film is welcome. In fact, it was the pilot episode of a new Canadian series that ran for some 22 episodes in the late 90's. Therefore, it does appear less dazzling than an actual movie but more on par with other small screen ventures. Nevertheless, it has some great effects and concepts. It also has some fairly racy love scenes so viewer beware! The cast is quite nice, with Easton making a handsome leading man while Preston, Pruner, and the rest back him up nicely. If you are an admirer of PKD or science fiction, you will welcome the chance to stroll down this film avenue once more.