My Science Project
My Science Project
My Science Project
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1985
1h 34m
6.2(146 votes)
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
Science Fiction

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.

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Cast & Crew

37 members
Acting

John Stockwell

Michael Harlan

John Stockwell
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Danielle von Zerneck

Ellie Sawyer

Danielle von Zerneck
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Fisher Stevens

Vince Latello

Fisher Stevens
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Raphael Sbarge

Sherman

Raphael Sbarge
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Richard Masur

Detective Isadore Nulty

Richard Masur
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Barry Corbin

Lew Harlan

Barry Corbin
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Ann Wedgeworth

Dolores

Ann Wedgeworth
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Dennis Hopper

Bob Roberts

Dennis Hopper
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Candace Silvers

Irene

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Beau Dremann

Matusky

Beau Dremann
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Pat Simmons

Crystal

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John Vidor

Jock #1

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Vincent Barbour

Jock #2

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Jaime Alba

Jock #3

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Robert Beer

President Eisenhower

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John Carter

General

John Carter
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Cameron Young

General's Aide

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Noel Conlon

Secret Service Man

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Jackson Bostwick

Sentry

Jackson Bostwick
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Robert DoQui

Desk Sergeant

Robert DoQui
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Elven Havard

Fireman

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Linda Hoy

Librarian

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Robin Allyn

Ellie's Friend

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Michael Berryman

Mutant #1

Michael Berryman
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Chuck Hemingway

Coy

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Pamela Springsteen

Hall Monitor Ellie's Friend

Pamela Springsteen
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Matt Hoelscher

Preppie

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Jack O'Leary

Sentry at Air Force Guardhouse

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Clare Peck

Policewoman

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Joel Harrison

Wino

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Costume & Make-Up

Ann Culotta

Trucker's Wife

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Hank Calia

Neanderthal Man

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Scott Bailey Spangler

Guard #2 at Air Force Guardhouse

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Frank Welker

Alien (voice)

Frank Welker
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Dawna Lee Heising

Sorceress (uncredited)

Dawna Lee Heising
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Al Leong

Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

Al Leong
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Gerald Okamura

Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

Gerald Okamura

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