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Circuitry Man (1990): Cast

Circuitry Man (1990) movie poster

Circuitry Man is a 1990 sci-fi action film directed by Steven Lovy, starring Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Lori, Jim Metzler and Vernon Wells. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Circuitry Man (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Steven Lovy
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Circuitry Man About?

The premise of Circuitry Man without spoilers.

In a polluted future most humans live underground. Pleasure comes from narcotic brain‑plug chips. Guard Lori steals a case and flees Los Angeles with Danner, a pleasure‑android, to ship them to New York. They are pursued by Plughead, a criminal whose scalp is lined with sockets that let him test and use the chips.

Circuitry Man Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • cyberpunk
  • virtual reality
  • villain
  • cyborg
  • dystopian future
  • pollution
  • hero
  • female client
  • male female partnership
  • wasteland
  • woman on the run
  • love interest
+28 more
  • tough woman
  • pursuit
  • cyberpunk sci fi
  • woman wears a tie
  • cult film
  • human digital interface
  • digital drug
  • battering ram
  • flamethrower
  • cynicism
  • love
  • switchblade
  • neck breaking
  • corruption
  • shot in the forehead
  • hologram
  • wheelchair
  • skeleton
  • corkscrew
  • showdown
  • fugitive
  • scissors
  • spit take
  • post apocalypse
  • flaming sword
  • machete
  • sword
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Circuitry Man Cast & Characters

Dana Wheeler-Nicholson leads the cast as Lori, with Jim Metzler as Danner and Vernon Wells as Plughead. Directed by Steven Lovy; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Circuitry Man

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From the director

More from Steven Lovy

One more film directed by Steven Lovy: Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II.

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Videos

Circuitry Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Circuitry Man.

Circuitry Man movie trailer
Details

Circuitry Man Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “L'androide” and “Человек-схема”.

Also known as
  • L'androide
  • Человек-схема
  • Áramember
  • Muž s elektronickým mozkem
  • Elektroniczny człowiek
  • 魔鬼电磁人
  • Circuitry Man - Cyberspace

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FAQ

Circuitry Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Circuitry Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Circuitry Man?

Circuitry Man runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Circuitry Man released?

Circuitry Man was released on May 1, 1990.

Who directed Circuitry Man?

Circuitry Man was directed by Steven Lovy.

More films by Steven Lovy

Who is in the cast of Circuitry Man?

Circuitry Man stars Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Lori, Jim Metzler as Danner and Vernon Wells as Plughead, among 10 credited actors.

Does Circuitry Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Circuitry Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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