Short Circuit

Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive!

Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive.

Direction

John Badham

Screenplay

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S.S. Wilson

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Brent Maddock

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Jay Tarses