Electric Dreams

Electric Dreams

  • Director: Steve Barron
  • Countries of origin: United States, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Release date: July 20, 1984
  • Sound mix: Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Computer-Träume
  • "Electric Dreams" is a romance film directed by Steve Barron, starring Linny von Doren, Virginia Madsen, and Maxwell Caufield. The film was released on July 20, 1984.
    The film tells the story of the male protagonist, the computer purchased by the protagonist, who was unwittingly aware of the fact that they were friends and they started to compete because of love.

    Details

    • Release date July 20, 1984
    • Filming locations Pier 39, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies Virgin

    Box office

    Gross US & Canada

    $2,193,612

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $1,009,586

    Gross worldwide

    $2,193,612

    Movie reviews

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    • By Lois 2022-10-06 20:55:14

      I miss the Dezheng Theater

      I don't know if it was because of the lack of TV programs at the time or because of my own experience at the time. "Computer Fantasy" was one of my few favorite movies back then. I remember that I saw it in the Zhengda Theater. At that time, it was also because I liked electronic things, so the film deeply attracted me. The plot of the story was very unique. At the time, it was already possible to have such creativity. It was amazing, and it was quite possible to use the special effects of the...

    • By Sonia 2022-10-06 18:51:15

      Dreams created by fantasy and love

      2007-06-22 14:09:00
        
        I saw this movie for the first time in my memory, as if it was when I was a teenager. It was played on CCTV's Zhengda Variety Show or a local movie station. The most impressive thing is that the heroine is with the computer Ensemble Baja's "The duel", although the ability to appreciate music has basically remained at the level of the third underground floor. The subdued and melodious melody of the cello and the wonderful combination of electronic synthesis musi

    • By Emmanuelle 2022-10-06 17:57:30

      Childhood memories, movies my age

      I first watched this movie in "Zhengda Theater" in 199X. At that time, I was in the third or fourth grade of elementary school. I have been studying in the computer class in the Children's Palace for some time. This movie left a deep impression on me at that time. That computer, I was surprised that it looked so similar to the "Apple" in the microcomputer class, and it turned out to be so magical...
          After many years, I finally found this movie and watched it again. It feels very...

    • By Chelsea 2022-10-06 15:55:41

      Dreams created by fantasy and love

      2007-06-22 14:09:00

      I saw this movie for the first time in my memory, as if it was when I was a teenager. It was played on CCTV's Zhengda Variety Show or a local movie station. The most impressive thing is that the heroine is with the computer Ensemble Baja's "The duel", although the ability to appreciate music has basically remained at the level of the third underground floor. The subdued and melodious melody of the cello and the wonderful combination of electronic synthesis music, bl

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    • By Katlyn 2023-09-27 06:34:58

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    • By Felicia 2023-09-22 20:44:07

      I have watched movies when I was young, and I still like them for so many...

    • By Roel 2023-09-14 04:03:56

      Movies from over thirty years...

    • By Corene 2023-09-06 22:24:55

      Ah in 1984. . I remember that it was broadcast at the Zhengda Theater in 1996 and...

    • By Chauncey 2023-09-04 16:39:39

      I suspect that this movie has affected my promiscuous tendencies in my life! Watch movies carefully when I was a...

    Movie plot

    Harding (Linni von Doren) bought a computer, a powerful computer connected to all electrical appliances in the house, and brought unlimited convenience to Miles's life. In an accident, beer was spilled into the movement of the computer, and the computer had its own consciousness! The self-proclaimed Edgar computer (voiced by Bud Kurt) has a closer friendship with Miles. But when Miles fell in love with his neighbor, cellist Madeleine...
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    Movie quotes

    • [Edgar flicks on the bedside lamp]

      Edgar: Maybe she loves *me*.

      [Edgar flicks off the bedside lamp]

    • Miles Harding: [reading from manual] "Welcome to the world of Pinecone Computers. This model will learn with you, so type your name and press Enter key to begin."

      Computer's Monitor: [beeps as Miles types] MOLES

      Miles Harding: Oh, that's wrong.

      Computer's Monitor: [beeping as it displays] hello moles // ever used a computer / before?

      Miles Harding: [typing and talking] N, O.

      Computer's Monitor: [as he types] NO

      Miles Harding: And my name's not Moles.

      Computer's Monitor: ok moles // then we'll work / slowly.

    • [Miles, late for work, goes to leave, but the computer-controlled electronic lock is still engaged on the apartment door]

      Miles Harding: Damn.

      [Miles goes to the computer to unlock the door]

      Computer's Monitor: hello moles // ever used a computer / before?

      Miles Harding: God damn it!

      Computer's Monitor: then we'll work

      [camera pans away as Miles tries door again]

      Computer's Monitor: [on green background, centered] HOME SECURITY // PROGRAM RESTRICTED // SCIENCE OFFICER / EYES ONLY.

      Miles Harding: [flipping through manual] "Science officer eyes only"? I'll kill 'em. I'll kill 'em!

      [Miles tears out a page and hits two keys]

      Computer's Monitor: [with blinking green/black cursor below] PLEASE IDENTIFY

      Miles Harding: [single-finger typing, aloud] First Lieutenant Sulu

      Computer's Monitor: [at cursor, as he types] 1st Lieutenant Sulu

      [electronic deadbolt unlocks with two-tone beep]

      Computer's Monitor: WELCOME SULU. // ENTRY PERMITTED

      Miles Harding: [as he leaves] That's it! Tomorrow you go back!