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Short Circuit (1986)
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John Badham Director

previously directed American Flyers

A malfunctioning military robot goes missing and ends up in the company of a young woman. Through her, the robot becomes self-aware and truly learns what it means to be "alive".

Quote: Number 5

I am alive!

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Writers
	S.S. Wilson
	Brent Maddock

Cast
	Ally Sheedy	Stephanie Speck
	Steve Guttenberg	Newton Crosby
	Fisher Stevens	Ben Jabituya
	Austin Pendleton	Howard Marner
	G.W. Bailey	Skroeder
	Brian McNamara	Frank
	Tim Blaney	Number 5
	Marvin J. McIntyre	Duke
	John Garber	Otis
	Penny Santon	Mrs. Cepeda
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General Information Edit

Name	Short Circuit
US Release	May 9, 1986
UK Release
AUS Release
Runtime	99
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Sci-Fi Comedy Family
Theme(s)	Add a new theme robots
Rating	PG
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