Short Circuit (1986)

Plot: Number 5, a highly sophisticated, experimental military robot designed to be a devastating weapon, is unexpectedly struck by lightning. Instead of short-circuiting, the surge completely scrambles his programming, instilling him with a spontaneous human-like consciousness, a deep curiosity for "input," and an intense fear of destruction. After escaping Nova Robotics, Number 5 strikes up an unlikely friendship with a gentle animal-lover named Stephanie Speck. As Stephanie helps him understand what it means to be alive, the military launches an aggressive, high-tech hunt to reclaim their expensive machine. Number 5 must use his incredible intellect and surprising modifications to convince his human creators that he is truly alive before he is disassembled forever.

Actors: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey, Brian McNamara, Tim Blaney, Marvin J. McIntyre, John Garber, Penny Santon, Vernon Weddle, Barbara Tarbuck, Tom Lawrence, Fred Slyter, Billy Ray Sharkey

Genre: Sci-Fi • Comedy • Family

Studio / Manufacturer: Cinedigm

Producer: David Foster • Lawrence Turman • Gregg Champion

Director: John Badham

Behind-the-scenes Crew & Production Side Personnel: Nick McLean (Cinematographer) • Frank Morriss (Editor) • David M. Horton (music editor) • Charles Fox (Composer) • Philip Harrison (Production Designer) • Jeffrey Howard (Art Director)

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