Computers Are People, Too!

1982 0h 47m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 2★7.1IMDB · 23

Documentary

Synopsis

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This movie explores the possibilities of interaction between man and computer, with some historical background. It demonstrates techniques introduced in the Disney movie Tron (1982), combining computer-synthesized animation and real-life object photography.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elaine Joyce
Herself / Hostess
Joseph Campanella
Narrator
Billy Bowles
Computer (voice)
Nancy Kulp
Computer (voice)
Steven Lisberger
Himself
Michael Iceberg
Himself
Gary Chang
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Denis Sanders
Writers: L.G. Weaver, Mike Bonifer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 47-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dan Kuramoto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Elaine Joyce and Joseph Campanella and Billy Bowles carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0083754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Denis Sanders directs. Dan Kuramoto scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 47-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
244 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Dan Kuramoto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Elaine Joyce and Joseph Campanella and Billy Bowles carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0083754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.