Misfits of Science
Synopsis
Drs. Hayes and Lincoln are researchers in biological oddities for the Humanidyne company. When they find a man still alive after being frozen for 50 years, their greedy boss fires them and takes the Iceman to use for military experiments. Left without jobs, Hayes and Lincoln decide to get a group of "freaks" (including a telekinetic 17-year-old and a rock guitarist who shoots lightning from his hands) together to rescue the Iceman and stop their boss' reckless experiments.
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Dean Paul Martin
Dr. Billy Hayes
Kevin Peter Hall
Dr. Elvin 'El' Lincoln
Mark Thomas Miller
John 'Johnny B' Bukowski
Courteney Cox
Gloria Dinallo
Mickey Jones
Arnold Biefneiter
Jennifer Holmes
Jane Miller
Eric Christmas
Dr. Momquist
Larry Linville
Gen. Theil
Diane Cary
Miss Nance
Tawny Little
Reporter
Leslie Easterbrook
Strickland's Secretary
Edward Winter
Dr. James Strickland
Kenneth Mars
Sen. Donner
Bert Rosario
Gomez
Robert Starr
Stenker
K.C. Winkler
Donna
Preston Hanson
Newscaster
Boyd Bodwell
Bob Scanlon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James D. Parriott
- Screenplay & Story
- James D. Parriott
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Misfits of Science
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James D. Parriott
James D. Parriott
Basil Poledouris
Stephen R. Pfahler, George Ohanian, Michael B. Hoggan
James D. Parriott, Dean Zanetos
Department Leadership Roster
James D. Parriott
Director
James D. Parriott
Writer
Dean Zanetos
Producer
Stephen R. Pfahler
Editor
George Ohanian
Editor
Michael B. Hoggan
Editor
Richard Hopper
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misfits of Science
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What is Misfits of Science about?
Drs. Hayes and Lincoln are researchers in biological oddities for the Humanidyne company. When they find a man still alive after being frozen for 50 years, their greedy boss fires them and takes the Iceman to use for military experiments. Left without jobs, Hayes and Lincoln decide to get a group of "freaks" (including a telekinetic 17-year-old and a rock guitarist who shoots lightning from his hands) together to rescue the Iceman and stop their boss' reckless experiments.
Who directed Misfits of Science?
Misfits of Science was directed by James D. Parriott.
Who stars in Misfits of Science?
The principal cast of Misfits of Science includes Dean Paul Martin, Kevin Peter Hall, Mark Thomas Miller, Courteney Cox, Mickey Jones.
When was Misfits of Science released and how long is it?
Misfits of Science was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Misfits of Science?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Misfits of Science was composed by Basil Poledouris.