Movie: Short Circuit (1986)

“Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher {rocher@fiberbit.net}”

  • Director: John Badham
  • Release Date: 9 May 1986 (USA)
  • Run Time: 98 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Comedy , Family , Sci-Fi

Tagline: Something wonderful has happened… Number Five is alive!

Trivia: At the beginning of the movie, you see a close-up of flowers on a green field, and then the tanks roll over them. This resembles James Cameron’s style (see also The Terminator (1984)).

Goofs: Boom mic visible: In the upper left part of the computer monitor the second time the “malfunction” message is shown.

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