Not Quite Human
Synopsis
Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Ormsby, Seth McEvoy
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Not Quite Human
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Sharmhill Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Alan Ormsby, Seth McEvoy
Tom Scott
Ken Lamkin
Ron Wisman
Steven Hilliard Stern, Noel Resnick
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Noel Resnick
Producer
Alan Ormsby
Writer
Seth McEvoy
Writer
Jana Stern
Costume Design
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Elayne Barbara Ceder
Production Design
Ken Lamkin
Director of Photography
Ron Wisman
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What is Not Quite Human about?
Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.
Who directed Not Quite Human?
Not Quite Human was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Not Quite Human?
The principal cast of Not Quite Human includes Jay Underwood, Alan Thicke, Robyn Lively, Joseph Bologna, Robert Harper.
When was Not Quite Human released and how long is it?
Not Quite Human was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Not Quite Human?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not Quite Human was composed by Tom Scott.