The Electric Grandmother
“They wanted a grandmother, so they built one!”
Synopsis
To a family whose children are traumatized by the death of their mother, help comes in a most bizarre way. They receive three pieces, that when joined together, give a recording for an offer for an electric grandmother. They go to a bizarre factory, where they customize their new grandmother, and within a short time, she arrives. The android is equipped with everything needed as a parent and the boys are charmed. The daughter, however, still misses her mother and she bears no welcome for this interloper.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Bradbury, Jeffrey Kindley
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Electric Grandmother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Highgate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Black
Ray Bradbury, Jeffrey Kindley
John Morris
Mike Fash
Dennis M. O'Connor
Doro Bachrach, Linda Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
Noel Black
Director
Doro Bachrach
Producer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Lawrence Miller
Production Design
Jennifer von Mayrhauser
Costume Design
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Electric Grandmother
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What is The Electric Grandmother about?
To a family whose children are traumatized by the death of their mother, help comes in a most bizarre way. They receive three pieces, that when joined together, give a recording for an offer for an electric grandmother. They go to a bizarre factory, where they customize their new grandmother, and within a short time, she arrives. The android is equipped with everything needed as a parent and the boys are charmed. The daughter, however, still misses her mother and she bears no welcome for this interloper.
Who directed The Electric Grandmother?
The Electric Grandmother was directed by Noel Black.
Who stars in The Electric Grandmother?
The principal cast of The Electric Grandmother includes Maureen Stapleton, Edward Herrmann, Paul Benedict, Robert MacNaughton, Tara Kennedy.
When was The Electric Grandmother released and how long is it?
The Electric Grandmother was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Electric Grandmother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Electric Grandmother was composed by John Morris.