Short Circuit (1986)
Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Stephanie Speck -
Newton Crosby -
Ben Jabituya -
Howard Marner -
Skroeder -
Frank -
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Duke -
Otis -
Mrs. Cepeda -
General Washburne -
Senator Mills -
Howard Marner's Aide -
Norman
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Zack
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Director:
John BadhamWriters:
S.S. Wilson, Brent MaddockAll Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Three interchangeable radio-controlled heads were built for Number Five so facial expressions could be properly articulated according to the scene.
Quotes
Number 4:
Enemy neutralized. Ladies and gentlemen, objective completed.
Goofs
If Newton Crosby had indeed quit NOVA, he would not have still been driving a company van at the end of the movie. As a terminated employee, he would have had to report to the security department, which would have confiscated all the company property. However, he is never shown to quit formally. He and Stephanie are only shown to take the van and drive away. There is no indication that they stopped anywhere on the way. Yes, it could be argued that they technically stole the van and might have been in trouble for it later, but that's a completely different story.
Crazy Credits
The credits are played out over a montage of scenes from the movie, including a pair of scenes that failed to make the final cut. One involves an encounter between Number 5 and a toy robot, the other involves a scene in a scrap yard where a scrapped car that Number 5 is currently sitting in is crushed.
Soundtracks
Come And Follow Me(Number 5's Theme from "Short Circuit")
Written by David Shire, Will Jennings and Max Carl
Performed by Max Carl and Marcella Detroit (as Marcy Levy)
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Family | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
9 May 1986Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Santa Clarita, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,346,808 11 May 1986
Gross USA:
$40,697,761
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$40,697,761
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