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1984 film directed by Steve Barron

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6.3

Miles Harding buys a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing conscious thought and emotion after an interaction with spilled champagne. Things begin getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, the computer, fall in love with beautiful neighbor Madeline Robistat.

Released: 1984-07-2096 minDir: Steve BarronRomance, Science Fiction, ComedyBudget: $5.5MBox office: $2.2M

Cast

  • Lenny Von Dohlen as Miles Harding
  • Virginia Madsen as Madeline Robistat
  • Maxwell Caulfield as Bill
  • Bud Cort as Edgar (voice)
  • Don Fellows as Mr. Ryley
  • Alan Polonsky as Frank

Themes

  • artificial intelligence (a.i.)
  • computer
  • love triangle
  • architect
  • cello
  • romcom
  • human vs computer
  • romantic rival
  • independent film

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Ratings

IMDb

6.4/10

9,887 votes

Year
1984
Runtime
95 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English language
Main subject
computing
Director
Steve Barron
Cast member
Mary Doran
Cinematographer
Alex Thomson
Narrative location
San Francisco
Duration
96
FilmAffinity ID
258353
Performer
Helen Terry
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1984-10-11
film editor
Peter Honess
title
Electric Dreams
distributed by
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
review score
45%
capital cost
5500000
box office
2193612
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