
Robot in the Family
1994-03-02 · 85 min · ★ 2.4
A manic search for a valuable relic pits a father, son and trouble-prone robot against a nasty villain.
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- Directors
- Mark Harry Richardson, Jack Shaoul
- Production companies
- Rapid Film Group
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joe PantolianoJack Shamir
John Rhys-DaviesEli Taki / Rashmud / Sashri
Amy WrightKristina Shamir
John Patrick ShanleyGolddigger
Peter MaloneyDr. Clayhand
Tom SignorelliDetective Goober
Barton HeymanMr. Marshall
Jane ConnellMrs. Miller
Ilene KristenDr. Playhand's Secretary
John C. VennemaAuctioneer
Kim ChanMassage Parlor PatronTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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