Electric Dreams (1984)
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40% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
72% of users liked it
(4,005 ratings)
Dweebish architect Miles Harding (Lenny Von Dohlen) is hopelessly in love with neighboring musician Madeline (Virginia Madsen). He soon learns that Madeline already has an ardent suitor: Harding's own computer (voiced by Harold and Maude star Bud Cort)! When the electronic device, nicknamed… More Dweebish architect Miles Harding (Lenny Von Dohlen) is hopelessly in love with neighboring musician Madeline (Virginia Madsen). He soon learns that Madeline already has an ardent suitor: Harding's own computer (voiced by Harold and Maude star Bud Cort)! When the electronic device, nicknamed Edgar, begins composing love songs dedicated to Madeline, Harding passes the tunes off as his own. At this point, the envious Edgar really goes to town, taking over all the electrical appliances in Harding's house--and dangerously meddling in its owner's life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Steve Barron
- Written By
- Rusty Lemorande
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jul 20, 1984 Wide
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
One of the more amusing computer-phobia flicks from the '80s, with an amazing title song by Girogio Moroder.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Bizarre 80's obscurity benefits from some great Jeff Lynne tunes.
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Cast
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Lenny von Dohlen
as Miles
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Virginia Madsen
as Madeline
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Bud Cort
as Edgar
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Don Fellows
as Ryley
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Alan Polonsky
as Frank
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Maxwell Caulfield
as Bill
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Howland Chamberlain
as Neighbor
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Mary Doran
as Millie
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Preston Lockwood
as Man at Concert
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Miriam Margolyes
as Ticket Girl
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Stella Maris
as Woman at Airport
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Mac McDonald
as Removal Man
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Wendy Miller
as Computer Clerk
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Patsy Smart
as Lady in Ticket Line
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Frazer Smith
as D.J.
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Koo Stark
as Girl in Soap Opera
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer
as Talk Show Host
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Giorgio Moroder
as Radio Producer
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Harry Rabinowitz
as Conductor
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Gary Pettinger
as Removal Man
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Madeleine Christie
as Lady at Concert
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Shermaine Michaels
as Girl outside Concert
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Jim Steck
as Removal Man
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Regina Walden
as Neighbor
