Electric Dreams (1984)

Electric Dreams (1984) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( DTS 5.1 )
English ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
German ( DTS 5.1 )
German ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
97 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Collectors Edition
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Music Video
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Special Edition
Trailer(s)
Uncut
Booklet
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1984 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Steve Barron

Written By:
Rusty Lemorande

Actors:
Lenny von Dohlen ..... Miles Harding
Virginia Madsen ..... Madeline Robistat
Maxwell Caulfield ..... Bill
Bud Cort ..... Edgar (voice)
Don Fellows ..... Mr. Ryley
Alan Polonsky ..... Frank, Co-Worker
Wendy Miller ..... Computer Clerk
Harry Rabinowitz ..... Conductor
Miriam Margolyes ..... Ticket Girl
Holly De Jong ..... Ryley's Receptionist
Stella Maris ..... Woman at Airport
Mary Doran ..... Millie
Diana Choy ..... Check-Out Girl
Jim Steck ..... Removal Man
Gary Pettinger ..... Removal Man

Synopsis:

Lonely architect Miles (Von Dohlen) purchases a fancy new "Pine cone" personal computer and clumsily spills champagne on it which, of course, imbues the computer with human (or more than human) intelligence, prodigious musical talent and the voice of Bud Court. The computer (now called Edgar) proceeds to fall in love with Miles' upstairs neighbour, beautiful cellist Madeline (Madsen) with whom it engages in anonymous musical duets thanks to the talents of iconic 80's film composer Giorgio Moroder. Madeline of course assumes the music comes from the obviously shy Miles and a romance ensues. A romance which stokes the fires of jealousy on the part of Edgar. By way of revenge, Edgar cancels Miles' credit cards and wreaks various other havoc on his on-line accessible identity. Meanwhile Madeline cannot understand why Miles won't play music with her when he obviously has such talent. None the less, human love prevails and Edgar nobly commits suicide when he realises that he will never, can never, win the heart of his human love.The film contains several neo-classical musical numbers, various examples of state-of-the-art 80's computer graphics and 80's sexology icon Dr. Ruth in a cameo.

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.

Science fiction, romance. Miles buys a computer to organise his life, but discovers that the computer has a mind of its own when it begins to rival Miles for the affections of a young lady cello player.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 25 November, 2023.