Movie Description
When a laser-armed Department of Defense robot named Number 5 gets zapped by a lightning bolt, he "malfunctions" and starts spouting peace slogans and developing a human-like consciousness. Naturally, the newly pacifist machine wants out of the military and escapes. As a frantic search for the creature begins, Number 5 settles down in his new home, with a gentle young woman named Stephanie (Ally Sheedy), who has every intention of holding on to her find, teaching Number 5 about popular culture and other mysteries of life. Thoroughly convinced that the robot is alive, she develops a strong bond with the creature. In order to prevent his capture by the military--who view Number 5 as an armed-and-dangerous weapon--the pair must convince his inventor, a reclusive scientist named Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg), that he is truly alive and more than just a metal machine. The highly innovative robot created for director John Badham's film brings to mind other lovable science fiction icons such as E.T. and R2D2 from STAR WARS.
| Credits | | Cast: | Austin Pendleton, David Oliver, Fisher Stevens, G.W. Bailey |
| Details | | Sound: | Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 0
Snap Case
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. John Badham - Director, S.S. Wilson - Writer, Brent Maddock - Writer
Isolated Audio Track - 1. Music
2. Effects
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Making-Of
Behind the Scenes Footage
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies - 1. Cast & Crew
Filmographies - 1. Cast & Crew
Production Art
Publicity, It took five months to design and build the unique Number Five robot. Ultimately, director John Badham required 20 Number Fives to be built for use in stunts, spare parts, and doubles.
In one scene, Stephanie (Ally Sheedy) and Number 5 dance to a clip from director John Badham's SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER.
Editorial Reviews
"...The clean, well-scrubbed look of an old Disney movie....Amiable..."
New York Times - p.C6 - Vincent Canby (05/09/1986)
"...Clever, funny and fresh....[Featuring] some terrific dialog..."
Variety - Brit. (05/07/1986)
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