The Electric Grandmother (1982)
They wanted a grandmother, so they built one!
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.
Director: Noel Black
Genre: TV Movie, Science Fiction, Family
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 17, 1982
Cast
- Maureen Stapleton - Grandmother
- Edward Herrmann - Father
- Paul Benedict - Guido Fantoccini
- Robert MacNaughton - Tom
- Tara Kennedy - Agatha
- Charles Fields - Timothy
- Madeleine Sherwood - Aunt Clara
- Truman Gaige - Old Tom / Narrator
- Richard Whiting - Old Timothy
- Dortha Duckworth - Grandma Neighbor
Screenplay
- Ray Bradbury (Teleplay)
- Jeffrey Kindley (Teleplay)
- Ray Bradbury (Short Story)
Music: John Morris
Cinematography: Mike Fash
Editing: Dennis M. O'Connor
Production: Highgate Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Noel Black
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Electric Grandmother stars Maureen Stapleton, Edward Herrmann, Paul Benedict, Robert MacNaughton, Tara Kennedy, Charles Fields.
- How long is The Electric Grandmother?
- The Electric Grandmother has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Electric Grandmother?
- The Electric Grandmother is a TV Movie, Science Fiction, Family film.
- Where was The Electric Grandmother produced?
- The Electric Grandmother was produced in United States of America.