Automatic
“Wired for action. Programmed to defend. Determined to survive”
Synopsis
Robgen industries newest security system is "The J Series Automatic", an android model designed and programmed to protect humans from violent attacks. But one night, an Automatic named J269 discovers a Robgen executive trying to rape a female employee named Nora Rochester. While trying to stop the crime, he inadvertently kills the executive. At this point, J269 then calls Goddard Marx (his creator and a Robgen chairman) to inform him of the incident. Marx tells the android to stay there with Rochester until help arrives, but Marx is intent on sweeping the fiasco under the rug by sending mercenaries to eliminate both J269 and Rochester. Now the two are fugitives on the run from a para-military hit squad.
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Olivier Gruner
J269
Daphne Ashbrook
Nora Rochester
John Glover
Goddard Marx
Jeff Kober
Major West
Dennis Lipscomb
Raymond Hammer
Stanley Kamel
Seth Barker
Penny Johnson Jerald
Julia Rodriguez
Annabelle Gurwitch
Gloria Takamatsu
Troy Evans
Buck James
Marjean Holden
Epsilon Leader
Raymond Fitzpatrick
Eugene Dibbs
Jeffrey D. Sams
Harry
Michael D. Weatherred
Glenn
Laura Interval
Mother
Roger Nolan
Father
Jim Maniaci
Lead Man
Robert Kotecki
Pilot
Karl Johnson
Gamma 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Murlowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Lambert
- Original Score
- David Wurst, Eric Wurst
- Original Title
- Automatic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lakeview Productions, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Murlowski
Susan Lambert, Avi Nesher
David Wurst, Eric Wurst
Peter Fernberger
Michael Schweitzer
Avi Nesher, Kenneth M. Badish
Department Leadership Roster
John Murlowski
Director
Susan Lambert
Screenplay
Avi Nesher
Producer
Peter Fernberger
Director of Photography
Michael Schweitzer
Editor
Kenneth M. Badish
Producer
David Wurst
Original Music Composer
Eric Wurst
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Automatic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Automatic about?
Robgen industries newest security system is "The J Series Automatic", an android model designed and programmed to protect humans from violent attacks. But one night, an Automatic named J269 discovers a Robgen executive trying to rape a female employee named Nora Rochester. While trying to stop the crime, he inadvertently kills the executive. At this point, J269 then calls Goddard Marx (his creator and a Robgen chairman) to inform him of the incident. Marx tells the android to stay there with Rochester until help arrives, but Marx is intent on sweeping the fiasco under the rug by sending mercenaries to eliminate both J269 and Rochester. Now the two are fugitives on the run from a para-military hit squad.
Who directed Automatic?
Automatic was directed by John Murlowski.
Who stars in Automatic?
The principal cast of Automatic includes Olivier Gruner, Daphne Ashbrook, John Glover, Jeff Kober, Dennis Lipscomb.
When was Automatic released and how long is it?
Automatic was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Automatic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Automatic was composed by David Wurst, Eric Wurst.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Automatic?
Automatic holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).