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Ally Sheedy | ... | ||
Steve Guttenberg | ... | ||
Fisher Stevens | ... | ||
Austin Pendleton | ... | ||
G.W. Bailey | ... | ||
Brian McNamara | ... | ||
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Tim Blaney | ... |
Number 5
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Marvin J. McIntyre | ... |
Duke
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John Garber | ... |
Otis
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Penny Santon | ... |
Mrs. Cepeda
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Vernon Weddle | ... |
General Washburne
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Barbara Tarbuck | ... |
Senator Mills
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Tom Lawrence | ... |
Howard Marner's Aide
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Fred Slyter | ... |
Norman
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Billy Ray Sharkey | ... |
Zack
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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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
This is a great comedy and family film. No. 5 is a cute, friendly and fun filled robot. After he becomes struck by lightning and runs away from the Nova, he is at first just a curious wonderer, until he runs into Stephanie's house. Stephanie is this young woman who loves animals and finds No. 5 to be this innocent looking robot who she takes into her house. No. 5 keeps saying "Malfunction.
Need input." So Stephanie lets No. 5 reed all her encyclopedias then lets him watch the T.V. all night.
After all the initial fun and "input" the chase begins when No. 5 realises that the people from Nova are after him and want to dismantle him. Because they think he's malfunctioning.
"No dismantle! Not malfunction. No. 5 is alive!" Are what No. 5 says. And N. 5 has to go through a number of obstacles to avoid being destroyed by these soldiers and a ruthless general who will do anything to permanently shut No. 5 down. But No. 5 is just too smart. He out smarts military men in many was, using all these tricks he has up his sleeves...or in his massive memory bank.
So overall if you have a heart then No. 5 is the perfect friend. He will truly capture your heart.