Short Circuit (1986)
After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
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#033024
Selects: Who is The Man of the Hole?
"Remember he played the Indian programmer in short circuit?"
— Chuck
Chuck references Fisher Stevens' casting as an Indian character in the 1986 film Short Circuit during a discussion about Hollywood's history of miscast roles.
Mar 30, 2024
#020420
How AI Facial Recognition Works
"I think you're talking about Short Circuit. I never saw that, believe that. What, with Johnny Five?"
— Josh
Josh corrects Chuck, saying he's thinking of Short Circuit instead of WarGames.
Feb 4, 2020
#081618
Who is The Man of the Hole?
"Remember he played the Indian programmer in short circuit?"
— Chuck
Chuck references Fisher Stevens playing an Indian programmer in the 1986 film Short Circuit as an example of Hollywood miscasting.
Aug 16, 2018
#033118
SYSK Selects: How Guide Dogs Work
"You and me and I watched Short Circuit last night. Holds up pretty well."
— Chuck
Chuck mentions watching the 1986 film Short Circuit and comments on how well it has aged, though he notes it's still problematic.
Mar 31, 2018
#102213
How Guide Dogs Work
"You and me and I watched Short Circuit last night. Holds up pretty well."
— Chuck
Chuck mentioned watching the movie to make a point about robot commands, comparing them to guide dog commands.
Oct 22, 2013
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 (voice)
M
Marvin J. McIntyre
Duke
J
John Garber
Otis
P
Penny Santon
Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddle
General Washburne
Barbara Tarbuck
Senator Mills
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