Utilities
“He turned the lights off and the city on”
Synopsis
One of Bob Hunt's neighbours' electricity is cut off because she cannot pay the bill. She is assisted by contributions, and the bill is paid entirely in pennies, though the clerk is belatedly told that payment is not accepted in such a large quantity of coins. Unfortunately, the electric company fails to reconnect the power due to a communications snafu, and the elderly woman is taken to hospital suffering hypothermia. Hunt sets off on a vendetta of revenge, sabotaging assorted support systems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf
- Original Score
- Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
- Original Title
- Utilities
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Moviestore Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Hart
David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, Carl Manning
Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Richard Leiterman
Mike MacFarland, Gurston I. Rosenfeld, Bob Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Hart
Director
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
David Greenwalt
Screenplay
Jim Kouf
Screenplay
Bob Cooper
Producer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Robert Hannah
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Utilities
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What is Utilities about?
One of Bob Hunt's neighbours' electricity is cut off because she cannot pay the bill. She is assisted by contributions, and the bill is paid entirely in pennies, though the clerk is belatedly told that payment is not accepted in such a large quantity of coins. Unfortunately, the electric company fails to reconnect the power due to a communications snafu, and the elderly woman is taken to hospital suffering hypothermia. Hunt sets off on a vendetta of revenge, sabotaging assorted support systems.
Who directed Utilities?
Utilities was directed by Harvey Hart.
Who stars in Utilities?
The principal cast of Utilities includes Robert Hays, Brooke Adams, John Marley, James Blendick, Helen Burns.
When was Utilities released and how long is it?
Utilities was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Utilities?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Utilities was composed by Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Utilities?
Utilities holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).