Electric Dreams(1984)
“Meet Edgar. He'll make you sing, make you dance, make you laugh, make you cry, make you jealous, make you nuts.”
Overview
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.
Director
Steve Barron
Studio
Virgin Vision
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$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
Wendy Miller
as Computer Clerk
Harry Rabinowitz
as Conductor
Miriam Margolyes
as Ticket Girl
Holly De Jong
as Ryley's Receptionist
Stella Maris
as Woman at Airport
Mary Doran
as Millie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Virgin Vision
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Electric Dreams?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Electric Dreams (1984).
What is Electric Dreams about?▼
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.
Who directed Electric Dreams?▼
Electric Dreams was directed by Steve Barron and released in 1984. It is a romance, science fiction, comedy film.
How long is Electric Dreams?▼
Electric Dreams has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Electric Dreams?▼
The cast of Electric Dreams includes 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 and more.
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