About the Movie
Electric Dreams is a 1984 science fiction romantic comedy film directed by Steve Barron (in his feature film directorial debut) and written by Rusty Lemorande. The film stars Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen, Maxwell Caulfield, and the voice of Bud Cort. Electric Dreams was released in the United States by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. on July 20, 1984, and in the United Kingdom by 20th Century Fox on August 17, 1984. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
The film follows Miles Harding (Lenny Von Dohlen), a San Francisco architect who buys a personal computer to help with his work. The computer attains sentience and competes with Miles for the affections of his neighbor, a beautiful cellist named Madeline (Virginia Madsen).
| Actor | Description |
|---|---|
| Lenny Von Dohlen | Miles Harding |
| Virginia Madsen | Madeline Robistat |
| Bud Cort | Edgar the computer |
| Maxwell Caulfield | Bill |