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Short Circuit 2

1988·110 min

Short Circuit 2

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

ComedyFamilyScience FictionDrama

Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.

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Johnny Five (voice)

Ben Jahrvi

Fred Ritter

Sandy Banatoni

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Lawrence Turman

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Short Circuit 2 (1988) is about robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.

Who directed Short Circuit 2?

Kenneth Johnson directed Short Circuit 2 (1988).

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