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Hardware (1990)

R · 1990-09-14 · 1h 33m · EN
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Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.

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Budget
$1.5M
Box office
$5.7M

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Top billed cast

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Dylan McDermottDylan McDermottMoses "Hard Mo" BaxterStacey TravisStacey TravisJillJohn LynchJohn LynchShadesWilliam HootkinsWilliam HootkinsLincoln Wineberg Jr.Carl McCoyCarl McCoyNomadIggy PopIggy PopAngry BobMark NorthoverMark NorthoverAlvyPaul McKenziePaul McKenzieVernonOscar JamesOscar JamesChiefLemmy KilmisterLemmy KilmisterTaxi DriverMac McDonaldMac McDonaldNewscasterChris McHallemChris McHallemPremier Boelgaxof

Keywords

DystopiaBased on comicMurderViolencePost-apocalyptic futureCyborgCyberpunkBloodSurveillanceOverpopulated worldPopulation controlDesertKiller robotApartmentCult filmSecurity systemSynthetic drugPolluted airVoyeurArtistDisc jockeyScavengersNuclear radiationIndependent filmSculptureComputer technologyDroughtRobot as menaceHome securityJunk art

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · Science FictionTheme affinityDystopia · Based On Comic · MurderVisual styleCyberpunkDirector preference74328Actor preference56677 · 156098 · 57057Country preferenceGb

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Frequently asked questions about Hardware

What is Hardware about?

Mark 13 is a government-built killing machine programmed with artificial intelligence, able to repair and recharge itself from any energy source. Through a series of coincidences, the cyborg's head ends up in the home of a sculptress as a bizarre Christmas present from her boyfriend. Once inside its new home, the cyborg promptly reconstructs the rest of its body using a variety of household utensils and proceeds to go on a murderous rampage.

How long is Hardware?

Hardware has a runtime of 93 minutes.