Static (1986)

Name: Static
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1986-06-13
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer, Bob Gunton, Janice Abbott, Reathel Bean

Static (1986), directed by Mark Romanek, starring Keith Gordon and Amanda Plummer.

06/13/1986 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 33m

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Synopsis

Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.

Jeffrey JurCinematography
Mark RomanekDirector, Writer
Keith GordonWriter

About the film

Static is a 1985 American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Romanek. The film stars Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer, and Bob Gunton, and was released in 1985 by NFI Productions. It was shot in Page, Arizona and Lake Powell, Arizona. The film was written by the film's star Keith Gordon and director Mark Romanek, in his directorial debut, before he went on to direct numerous music videos for much of his career.

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Plot

A quirky, out-of-place worker at a crucifix factory invents a device he claims can show pictures of Heaven. Discouraged and confused by the inability of those around him to see anything but a screenful of static, he charismatically hijacks a bus of friendly elderly people in order to get media attention for his invention.

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It premiered on June 13, 1986, a Friday.
It runs 1h33 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Arizona

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Jeffrey Jur Cinematography
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What is Static about?

Static: Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer f…

Who directed Static?

Static was directed by Mark Romanek in 1986.

Who stars in Static?

The cast of Static includes Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer, Bob Gunton, Janice Abbott and Reathel Bean.

How long is Static?

Static runs for 93 minutes, or 1h33.