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My Science Project

My Science Project

My Science Project

My Science Project

We must not destroy the world.

1985•1h 34m•

★6.2(155 ratings)

ComedyFamilyFantasy

Overview

His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.

Director

Jonathan R. Betuel

Writers

Jonathan R. Betuel

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Main Cast

John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Michael Harlan

Danielle von Zerneck

Danielle von Zerneck

Ellie Sawyer

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Vince Latello

Raphael Sbarge

Raphael Sbarge

Sherman

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Detective Isadore Nulty

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Lew Harlan

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Dolores

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Bob Roberts

Candace Silvers

Candace Silvers

Irene

Beau Dremann

Beau Dremann

Matusky

Pat Simmons

Pat Simmons

Crystal

John Vidor

John Vidor

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Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jonathan R. Betuel
Second Assistant Director: Carole Keligian
First Assistant Director: Jerry Sobul
Script Supervisor: Faye Brenner

Writing

Writer: Jonathan R. Betuel

Production

Producer: Jonathan T. Taplin
Casting: Bill Shepard
Associate Producer: E. Darrell Hallenbeck
Unit Production Manager: E. Darrell Hallenbeck
Location Manager: Rolf Darbo

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Peter Bernstein
Sound Editor: James J. Isaacs
Music Editor: Curtis Roush
Sound Editor: Wayne Allwine
Sound Editor: David A. Whittaker
Supervising Sound Editor: Colin C. Mouat

Cinematography

Director of Photography: David M. Walsh
Dolly Grip: Danny Boldroff
Still Photographer: Ralph Nelson Jr.
Camera Operator: Robert Edesa
First Assistant Camera: Michael Nash
Grip: Hugh Langtry

Editing

Editor: Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Assistant Editor: Mark Eggenweiler
Assistant Editor: Lynne Bailey Smith

Art Direction

Art Direction: John B. Mansbridge
Production Design: David L. Snyder
Set Decoration: Jerry Wunderlich
Property Master: David Q. Quick
Assistant Art Director: Stephen Dane
Construction Coordinator: Dennis DeWaay

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Betsy Jones
Makeup Artist: Zoltan Elek
Makeup Supervisor: Robert J. Schiffer
Costumer: Don Vargas
Hairstylist: KG Ramsey
Costumer: Susie S. McEveety

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Supervisor: John Scheele

Keywords

car mechanictime travelhigh technologydinosaurhigh school studentgovernment cover-upopposites attractmuscle caralien technologyscience teachersenior high school students

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "We must not destroy the world."

#2

The film grossed $4.1M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 94 minutes (1h 34m).

#4

The film was directed by Jonathan R. Betuel.

#5

The screenplay was written by Jonathan R. Betuel.

#6

The score was composed by Peter Bernstein.

#7

Cinematography was handled by David M. Walsh.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0089652.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

155 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

My Science Project

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Revenue:

$4,122,748

Production Companies:

Touchstone Pictures

Touchstone Pictures

Silver Screen Partners II