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Get ready for a futuristic love story like no other as Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters star in this charming, offbeat romantic comedy. While standing on a bleak factory repair shelf, ValCom 17485 (Kaufman), a robot valet, and hostess robot AquaCom 89045 (Peters) strike up a conversation. What starts as an instant connection soon transforms into love, and the two decide to override their programmed lives and explore the forbidden world beyond the factory window. With the police on their trail and a baby on the way, they're on the digital road to romance and adventure in this heartwarming comedy that is truly "electric."
Original Release
12/18/1981
US Release
12/18/1981
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Andy Kaufman | Val |
| Bernadette Peters | Aqua |
| Randy Quaid | Charlie |
| Kenneth McMillan | Max |
| Melanie Mayron | Susan |
| Christopher Guest | Calvin |
| Richard B. Shull | Factory Boss |
| Dick Miller | Factory Watchman |
| Kathleen Freeman | Helicopter Pilot |
| Mary Woronov | Party House Owner |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Andy Kaufman | Val |
| Bernadette Peters | Aqua |
| Randy Quaid | Charlie |
| Kenneth McMillan | Max |
| Melanie Mayron | Susan |
| Christopher Guest | Calvin |
| Richard B. Shull | Factory Boss |
| Dick Miller | Factory Watchman |
| Kathleen Freeman | Helicopter Pilot |
| Mary Woronov | Party House Owner |
| Paul Bartel | Party Guest |
| Wally Ann Wharton | Party Guest |
| Barry Diamond | Firing Range Technician and Catskil Performer |
| Stephanie Faulkner | Firing Range Technician |
| Jeffrey Kramer | Party Butler Robot |
| Irene Cagen | Party Maid Robot |
| Karsen Lee Gould | Party Maid Robot |
| David LeBell | Forklift Driver Robot |
| Jerry Garcia | Phil |
| Jack Carter | Catskil / Catskill (voice) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Douglas Green | Executive Producer |
| John Hill | Producer |
| Michael Phillips | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1982 | Oscar | Best Makeup | Nominated |
