Movie·1987·1h 47m
*batteries not included
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.
Written By
Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Brad Bird
Producer
Ronald L. Schwary, Steven Spielberg
Cinematography
John McPherson
Music
James Horner
Editor
Cynthia Scheider
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
789 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Hume Cronyn
Frank Riley
Jessica Tandy
Faye Riley
Frank McRae
Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña
Marisa Esteval
Michael Carmine
Carlos
Dennis Boutsikaris
Mason Baylor
Tom Aldredge
Sid Hogenson
Jane Hoffman
Muriel Hogenson
John DiSanti
Gus
John Pankow
Kovacs
MacIntyre Dixon
DeWitt
Michael Greene
Lacey, Real Estate Developer
Doris Belack
Mrs. Thompson
Wendy Schaal
Pamela
José Angel Santana
Goon #1
James Le Gros
Goon #2
Ronald L. Schwary
Louie
Susan Shoffner
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// crew
Crew
Cynthia Scheider
Editor
Matthew Robbins
Screenplay, Director
Brent Maddock
Screenplay
John McPherson
Director of Photography
Mick Garris
Story
Ronald L. Schwary
Producer
S.S. Wilson
Screenplay
Steven Spielberg
Executive Producer
Brad Bird
Screenplay
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Kathleen Kennedy
Executive Producer
Frank Marshall
Executive Producer
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