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Robot in the Family
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Robot in the Family

1994-03-02 · 85 min · ★ 2.4

Family · Fantasy · Comedy

A manic search for a valuable relic pits a father, son and trouble-prone robot against a nasty villain.

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Directors
Mark Harry Richardson, Jack Shaoul
Production companies
Rapid Film Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoJack Shamir
John Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesEli Taki / Rashmud / Sashri
Danny GerardAlex Shamir
Amy WrightAmy WrightKristina Shamir
Howard Scott NicollGolddigger
Derrick McQueenGolddigger
John Patrick ShanleyJohn Patrick ShanleyGolddigger
Ari TaubGolddigger
Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyDr. Clayhand
Matthew LocricchioClyde Baldino
David ShumanBono Baldino
Jack ShaoulIsaac Shamir / Blind Man
Tom SignorelliTom SignorelliDetective Goober
Barton HeymanBarton HeymanMr. Marshall
Jane ConnellJane ConnellMrs. Miller
John WylieThe Banker
David SchechterHamid
Ilene KristenIlene KristenDr. Playhand's Secretary
John C. VennemaJohn C. VennemaAuctioneer
Kim ChanKim ChanMassage Parlor Patron

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