A young man buys a state-of-the-art computer that develops thoughts and emotions, and begins to turn its affections toward the man's attractive female neighbour.A young man buys a state-of-the-art computer that develops thoughts and emotions, and begins to turn its affections toward the man's attractive female neighbour.A young man buys a state-of-the-art computer that develops thoughts and emotions, and begins to turn its affections toward the man's attractive female neighbour.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
- Ryley's Receptionist
- (as Holly De Jong)
- Neighbor
- (as Regina Walden)
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- Writer
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- TriviaAs the voice of the computer, Bud Cort had to deliver his entire performance from inside a box on the set; his co-stars were never allowed to see him during filming. The director was afraid that if the other performers associated a person to the voice, they would react to it as if they were talking to a human being instead of a computer and the difference in reaction would show on camera.
- GoofsIn the final sequence when the theme song "Together In Electric Dreams" is being played, a person carrying an '80s boom box-styled hi-fi walks past; in the reflection of the tape deck of the hi-fi the crew and equipment are visible.
- Quotes
Miles Harding: "You can play it for her, you can play it for me."
Edgar: What?
Miles Harding: Play it, Sam.
Edgar: What key?
Miles Harding: Your favorite.
Edgar: You want verses first, or the choruses?
Miles Harding: Any way you like.
Edgar: Yeah!
[instrumental bridge of Jeff Lynne's song "Video" plays]
Edgar: [singing] Hug, hold, squeeze and lick / Darling, I love you to bits / And I want to see your tits.
- Crazy creditsAfter the closing credits have run, a multicolored question mark appears in the lower right corner of the screen with a computer-like sound. After this, the line "ELECTRIC DREAMS FINISHED" appears in green at the upper left corner. The question mark is replaced by the line "no more?" Then the green text is replaced by "TIME TO DISCONNECT". Both then disappear, and multicolored letters appear near the center of the screen reading "THE NED". The "N" is quickly deleted, the "E" moved over, and the "N" is reinserted to properly spell "THE END". As this disappears, Edgar's voice is heard laughing, and he says "H-hello? Hello? Good-goodbye."
- Alternate versionsWhen it aired on HBO, the opening card sequence identifying it as a Virgin Films production was removed and replaced with one for MGM with Leo the MGM Lion roaring twice during the opening music.
- SoundtracksElectric Dreams
Performed by P.P. Arnold
Composed by Boy George (as George O'Dowd) and Phil Pickett
Produced by Don Was
©1984 Virgin Music (publishers) Limited/Warner Bros. Music Limited
Yes, welcome to the pop 80's, with the first computers, who looks in todays "Internet era" slightly obsolete, simple, but cute romances and naturally, trendy pop music which gives a special push for love scenes. Sure, I was only a little boy, when I saw this one in 1984, but despite the simplicity I fell a love with it. Maybe it was, because of a very cute blond Madeline or maybe it was for computers, which was very popular in our country back than. Beats me. But, I'm sure that there was one thing I didn't forget. An above mentioned front song.
It followed me through all these years, and in October 2003 I finally get a chance to see my childhood love again. How was it?
Well, it didn't touched me, like back in the past, until the romantic ending where I felt again this great felling of the 80's when everything seemed so simple...
So, all in all, Electric dreams will always have a special place in my heart, although it has some flaws, simple script and some holes in the story...but hey, it's either you fall in love with this one or it will leave you cold...I had to decided it, so I rented it again, and the rest you know, if you read my critic:)
7 out of 10
(with a special ticket to my top 10 most special movies)
- matija-trost
- Oct 13, 2003
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Computer-Träume
- Filming locations
- Twickenham Studios, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK(Studio, Miles and Madeline's apartment interiors)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,193,612
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,009,586
- Jul 22, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $2,193,612
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1