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Johnny 5

Short Circuit (1986)
IMPACT / BOX OFFICE$40.7 Million
Johnny 5

Technical Specs

  • Sentient AI
  • Tank Treads
  • Laser Mount
  • Speed Reading

Creators

Syd MeadEric AllardJohn Badham

Biographical Overview

Originally developed as a 'Strategic Artificially Intelligent Nuclear Transport' standard military robot, SAINT Number 5 became sentient after being struck by lightning.

Memorable Quotes

"Number 5 is ALIVE!"

"Input! More input!"

"Need input. Need input."

Did You Know? (Trivia)

  • •Syd Mead, the designer, also designed the spinners in Blade Runner.
  • •The physical robot prop cost $1.5 million to build in 1986.
  • •Johnny 5 weighed roughly 250 pounds!