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Circuitry Man

"The final frontier is not outer space. It is the human mind."

May 1, 1990 1h 33m 4.9/10 (28 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Circuitry Man is a science fiction/action film. directed by Steven Lovy.

Starring Jim Metzler, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, and Lu Leonard

Synopsis

In a future where most humans have moved underground to escape the pollution, one of the few pleasures left is a kind of narcotic in the form of chips which can be plugged directly into the brain. Lori, a female body guard steals a case of such chips and flees underground Los Angeles with Danner, a pleasure android so that they can smuggle the chips to New York. In pursuit is Plughead, a dangerous criminal so named because of the many sockets and ports which decorate his scalp so that he can test and use the chips that he is after.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (28 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • IRS Media
  • Skouras Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Circuitry Man about?

In a future where most humans have moved underground to escape the pollution, one of the few pleasures left is a kind of narcotic in the form of chips which can be plugged directly into the brain. ...

Who directed Circuitry Man?

Circuitry Man was directed by Steven Lovy.

How long is Circuitry Man?

Circuitry Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Circuitry Man released?

Circuitry Man was released on May 1, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Circuitry Man?

The main cast of Circuitry Man includes Jim Metzler, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Lu Leonard, Vernon Wells, Barbara Alyn Woods.