Batteries Not Included

**Batteries Not Included** is a UK VHS release by CIC Video and Universal on 28th November 1988 for rental and 19th December 1988 for retail. It got re-released by CIC, Universal, 4 Front Video, PolyGram Video and Karussell on 15th March 1993 and 22nd November 1993, It got re-released by Universal and CIC on 21st February 1994, It got re-released by 4 Front Video and Universal on 16th August 1999 and it got re-released by Universal on 4th March 2002.

## Description

When an unscrupulous real estate developer sends thugs into a deteriorating tenement to get rid of the last five tennants, they need nothing short than a miracle to stay where they are.

In this delightful fantasy presented by Steven Spielberg, little stands between the brave holdouts and the street. But one night, when all hope seems lost, tiny visitors from outer space mysteriously glide through their windows. As if in answer to their prayers, the incredible creatures begin to turn the tide with their magical powers. Filled with dazzling special effects, the amazing story of intergalactic warmth stars the acclaimed husband and wife team of Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy as a pair of fiesty long-term tenants whose faith is rewarded in ways they never expected.

## Cast

* Hume Cronyn as Frank Riley
* Jessica Tandy as Faye Riley
* Frank McRae as Harry Noble
* Elizabeth Peña as Marisa Esteval
* Dennis Boutsikaris as Mason Baylor
* Michael Carmine as Carlos
* John Pankow as Kovacs
* Michael Greene as Lacey
* Tom Aldredge as Sid Hogenson
* Wendy Schaal as Pamela

## Credits

Steven Spielberg Presents

A Matthew Robbins Film

* Batteries Not Included

Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Pena, Michael Carmine, Dennis Boutsikaris, Tom Aldredge, Jane Hoffman, John DiSanto, John Pankow, MacIntyre Dixon, Michael Greene, Doris Belack, Wendy Schaal, James LeGros, Jose Santana

Edited By Cynthia Scheider

Music Composed By James Horner

Casting By Penny Perry

Costume Designer Aggie Guerard Rodgers

Production Designer Ted Haworth

Director Of Photography John MacPherson, A.S.C.

Associate Producer Gerald R. Molen

Executive Producers Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall

Screenplay By Brad Bird & Matthew Robbins and Brent Maddock & S.S. Wilson, Story By Mick Garris

Produced By Ronald L. Schwary

Directed By Matthew Robbins

## Opening (Rental 1988 Re-Release)

1. 1988 CIC Video Screen
2. CIC Video Warning Scroll (1981-1988)
3. CIC Video Ident/Preview Start Bumper (1986-1991)
4. E.T. the Extra Terrestrial Trailer
5. Preview End Bumper/CIC Video Ident (1986-1991)
6. BBFC PG Card (1985-1997)
7. Universal Pictures Ident (1963-1990)
8. Start of Batteries Not Included (1987)

## Opening (Original 1988 Release) (with no trailer)

1. CIC Video Warning Scroll (1988-1991)
2. CIC Video Ident (1986-1991)
3. BBFC PG Card (1985-1997)
4. Universal Pictures Ident (1963-1990)
5. Start of Batteries Not Included (1987)

## Opening (1994 Re-Release)

1. CIC Video Warning Screen (1991-1996)
2. The Universal Pictures Big Screen, Best Sellers Trailer From 1993 with clips of "Back to the Future", "Back to the Future Part II", "Back to the Future Part III", "Out of Africa", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Kindergarten Cop", "The Blue Brothers", "The Land Before Time", "Twins", "An American Tail", "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" and "Backdraft".
3. The Land Before Time Trailer [announced by Emilio Delgado]
4. An American Tail Trailer [announced by Emilio Delgado]
5. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West Trailer [announced by Emilio Delgado]
6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Trailer [announced by Chuck Riley]
7. BBFC PG Card (1985-1997)
8. Universal Pictures Ident (1963-1990)
9. Start of Batteries Not Included (1987)

## Closing (1994 Re-Release)

1. End Of Batteries Not Included (1987)
2. Closing Credits Film
3. Amblin Entertainment Ident (1985-2018)
4. CIC Video Warning Scroll

## Trailers and info

### Rental 1988 Re-release

1. E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (Coming Home on October 28, 1988)

### 1994 Re-Release

1. The Universal Pictures Big Screen, Best Sellers trailer from 1993 with clips of "Back to the Future", "Back to the Future Part II", "Back to the Future Part III", "Out of Africa", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Kindergarten Cop", "The Blue Brothers", "The Land Before Time", "Twins", "An American Tail", "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" and "Backdraft".
2. The Land Before Time
3. An American Tail
4. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
5. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial