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Electric Dreams (1984)

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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

PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Steve Barron

Written By: Rusty Lemorande

In Theaters: Jul 20, 1984 Wide

MGM

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Cast

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

Critic Reviews for Electric Dreams

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One of the more amusing computer-phobia flicks from the '80s, with an amazing title song by Girogio Moroder.

March 14, 2003 Comment

Luke Y. Thompson

New Times

Bizarre 80's obscurity benefits from some great Jeff Lynne tunes.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

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Very dated and very silly. Someone may make a good remake one day though. Mainly it survives for nostalgia.

February 15, 2008

Jason Davies

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A little seen gem from 1984. Good early performance by a young Virginia Madsen . dated but still entertainig film.

November 20, 2011

MIKE LITTLE

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