Electric Dreams (1984)
Average Rating: 5.4/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 3
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Critic Reviews: 1
Fresh: 1 | Rotten: 0
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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
Jul 20, 1984 Wide
MGM
Cast
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Lenny von Dohlen
Miles -
Virginia Madsen
Madeline -
Bud Cort
Edgar -
Don Fellows
Ryley -
Alan Polonsky
Frank -
Maxwell Caulfield
Bill -
Howland Chamberlain
Neighbor -
Mary Doran
Millie -
Preston Lockwood
Man at Concert -
Miriam Margolyes
Ticket Girl -
Stella Maris
Woman at Airport -
Mac McDonald
Removal Man -
Wendy Miller
Computer Clerk -
Patsy Smart
Lady in Ticket Line -
Frazer Smith
D.J. -
Koo Stark
Girl in Soap Opera -
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Talk Show Host -
Giorgio Moroder
Radio Producer -
Harry Rabinowitz
Conductor -
Gary Pettinger
Removal Man -
Madeleine Christie
Lady at Concert -
Shermaine Michaels
Girl outside Concert -
Jim Steck
Removal Man -
Regina Walden
Neighbor
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One of the more amusing computer-phobia flicks from the '80s, with an amazing title song by Girogio Moroder.
Bizarre 80's obscurity benefits from some great Jeff Lynne tunes.
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