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Magical family fantasy. Just as an inner-city tenement is about to be demolished, the worried tenants receive miraculous help from a group of mechanical alien visitors. Co-writer Brad Bird is the director of The Incredibles.

Keywords:

Comedy, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Family, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1987) (USA) (2 Star)

Cast:

Hume Cronyn	.... Frank Riley Owner Riley's Cafe
Jessica Tandy	.... Faye Riley
Frank McRae	.... Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña	.... Marisa Esteval
Michael Carmine	.... Carlos
Dennis Boutsikaris	.... Mason Baylor

Supporting Cast:

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

Directors:

Matthew Robbins

Writers:

Mick Garris
Brad Bird