Weird Science (1985)
Overview
Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $7,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $38,934,048.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 17.382 |
Directed By
John Hughes
Crew
John Hughes
Matthew F. Leonetti
Chris Lebenzon
Mark Warner
John Hughes
Scott K. Wallace
Joel Silver
Steve Cremin
James Fierro
Greg Wayne Elam
Kimberly Epper
Paul M. Lane
Phil Culotta
Bob Herron
Sharon Schaffer
John-Clay Scott
Steve Kelso
Kay Whipple
Daniel Maldonado
Joseph W. Calloway
Shawn Patrick Lane
Luca Kouimelis
Michael Germain
Stephen Hunter Flick
Robert L. Hoyt
Bennie E. Dobbins
Marilyn Vance
Jane Vickerilla
Don Zepfel
Kathy Nelson
Randy Tepper
Jackie Burch
Dagmar Loesch
Roger Heman Jr.
Ira Newborn
John W. Corso
James Allen
Greg Agalsoff
Jennifer Polito
John J. Stephens
James R. Alexander
Gary Ladinsky
Gary Wright
Steve Richardson
James Bolt
Vince Melandri
Jack M. Marino
John R. Leonetti
TOP CAST
Anthony Michael Hall
Gary
Kelly LeBrock
Lisa
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Wyatt
Bill Paxton
Chet
Suzanne Snyder
Deb
Judie Aronson
Hilly
Robert Rusler
Max
Vernon Wells
Lord General
Britt Leach
Al
Barbara Lang
Lucy
Michael Berryman
Mutant Biker
Ivor Barry
Henry
Ann Coyle
Carmen
Suzy J. Kellems
Gymnast
John Kapelos
Kandy Bar Owner
Fred D. Scott
Bar Patron
Vince Townsend Jr.
Bar Patron
Chino 'Fats' Williams
Bar Patron
Jill Whitlow
Perfume Salesgirl
Theodocia Goodrich
Lingerie Saleswoman
Wallace Langham
The Weenies
Johnny Timko
The Weenies
Mikul Robins
The Weenies
Darren Harris
The Weenies
Renee Props
The Weenies
Michael Cramer
The Weenies
Todd Hoffman
The Weenies
D'Mitch Davis
Bartender
Mary Steelsmith
Girl in Bathroom
Robin Frohman
Girl in Bathroom
Alison Carole Lowe
Girl in Upside Down Bathroom
Kym Malin
Girl Playing Piano
Jennifer Balgobin
Biker Girl
Jeff Jensen
Metal Face
Prince Hughes
Party Guest
Rick LeFevour
Policeman
Rock A. Walker
Policeman
Joe Gieb
Blob Operator
Kevin Thompson
Blob Operator
Doug MacHugh
Wyatt's Father
Pamela Gordon
Wyatt's Mother
James Huffman
Young Kid at Party (uncredited)
Steve James
Guy at Table (uncredited)
Michael K. Washko
Mall Shopper (uncredited)
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