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In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.
*batteries not included is a film that explores themes of spacecraft, new york city, extraterrestrial technology. It also touches on alien life-form and apartment building and elderly couple.
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Matthew Robbins
Cast
Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine, Dennis Boutsikaris, Tom Aldredge, Jane Hoffman, John DiSanti, John Pankow
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*batteries not included
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6.7/10
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65%
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Director
Matthew Robbins
Cast
Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine, Dennis Boutsikaris, Tom Aldredge, Jane Hoffman, John DiSanti, John Pankow
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