Hardware(1990)
“You can't stop progress.”
Overview
Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.
Director
Richard Stanley
Studio
Palace Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Dylan McDermott
as Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter
Stacey Travis
as Jill
John Lynch
as Shades
William Hootkins
as Lincoln Wineberg Jr.
Carl McCoy
as Nomad
Iggy Pop
as Angry Bob
Mark Northover
as Alvy
Paul McKenzie
as Vernon
Oscar James
as Chief
Lemmy Kilmister
as Taxi Driver
Mac McDonald
as Newscaster
Chris McHallem
as Premier Boelgaxof
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Palace Pictures • British Screen Productions • Wicked Films
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Where can I watch Hardware?▼
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What is Hardware about?▼
Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.
Who directed Hardware?▼
Hardware was directed by Richard Stanley and released in 1990. It is a horror, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Hardware?▼
Hardware has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Hardware?▼
The cast of Hardware includes Dylan McDermott as Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter, Stacey Travis as Jill, John Lynch as Shades, William Hootkins as Lincoln Wineberg Jr., Carl McCoy as Nomad and more.
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