

*batteries not included(1987)
"Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open."
Overview
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.
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Hume Cronyn
Frank Riley

Jessica Tandy
Faye Riley

Frank McRae
Harry Noble

Elizabeth Peña
Marisa Esteval

Michael Carmine
Carlos

Dennis Boutsikaris
Mason Baylor

Tom Aldredge
Sid Hogenson

Jane Hoffman
Muriel Hogenson
John DiSanti
Gus

John Pankow
Kovacs

MacIntyre Dixon
DeWitt

Michael Greene
Lacey, Real Estate Developer

Doris Belack
Mrs. Thompson

Wendy Schaal
Pamela
José Angel Santana
Goon #1

James LeGros
Goon #2
Ronald L. Schwary
Louie
Susan Shoffner
Receptionist

Shelly Kurtz
Policeman at Hospital
Joe Hamer
Policeman at Building
H. Clay Dear
Policeman #2 at Building
Howard Renensland
Reporter #1

Judy Grafe
Reporter #2
Alice Beardsley
Nurse
Dick Martinsen
Fireman
Charles Raymond
Hector
John Arceri
Chauffeur
Riki Colon
Band Member #1
Jon Imparato
Band Member #2
David Vasquez
Band Member #3

Luis Guzmán
Bystander (uncredited)
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