Original 1986 CBS/FOX PSO Video release. Cover is still wrapped in plastic with the bottom open.
This classic sci-fi comedy tells the story of “Number 5”, a top-secret military robot struck by lightning who comes to life and discovers friendship and formed a heartfelt bond with a young woman while trying to escape recapture. Great for collectors, retro movie fans, or anyone nostalgic for the unforgettable charm of Number 5.
Directed by John Badham
Starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy
Rated PG with a runtime of approximately 98 minutes
(Color, 1986) Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, and “Number Five”, the robot, star in this comedy thriller about what can go right when something goes wrong at a top secret government project. Newton Crosby (Guttenberg) is a shy, sheltered computer genius who has designed the world’s most advanced robots. The military has armed them with lasers to create perfect mobile weapons, but everything changes when a bolt of lightning zaps the robot and brings it to life. Escaping from its home at Nova Robotics, the “living” robot encounters Stephanie Speck (Sheedy), a strong-willed young woman with a soft spot for all living things. She and “Number Five” form a loving friendship. But they have to keep outsmarting Crosby, who wants to repair his “malfunctioning” machine. Nova’s trigger-happy security chief is also determined to get the robot. A happy, heartwarming tale that will thrill old and young alike, SHORT CIRCUIT is a shining celebration of how wonderful it is just to be alive!
Original 1986 CBS/FOX PSO Video release. Cover is still wrapped in plastic with the bottom open.
This classic sci-fi comedy tells the story of “Number 5”, a top-secret military robot struck by lightning who comes to life and discovers friendship and formed a heartfelt bond with a young woman while trying to escape recapture. Great for collectors, retro movie fans, or anyone nostalgic for the unforgettable charm of Number 5.
Directed by John Badham
Starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy
Rated PG with a runtime of approximately 98 minutes
(Color, 1986) Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, and “Number Five”, the robot, star in this comedy thriller about what can go right when something goes wrong at a top secret government project. Newton Crosby (Guttenberg) is a shy, sheltered computer genius who has designed the world’s most advanced robots. The military has armed them with lasers to create perfect mobile weapons, but everything changes when a bolt of lightning zaps the robot and brings it to life. Escaping from its home at Nova Robotics, the “living” robot encounters Stephanie Speck (Sheedy), a strong-willed young woman with a soft spot for all living things. She and “Number Five” form a loving friendship. But they have to keep outsmarting Crosby, who wants to repair his “malfunctioning” machine. Nova’s trigger-happy security chief is also determined to get the robot. A happy, heartwarming tale that will thrill old and young alike, SHORT CIRCUIT is a shining celebration of how wonderful it is just to be alive!
