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COMEDY . 1986 . 1h 33m . English . 6.1/10

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"The here-after... with no commercial interruption!"

Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.

Director Mark Romanek
Starring Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer, Bob Gunton
6.1/10
Rating
1h 33m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The here-after... with no commercial interruption!

Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.

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Director
Static was directed by Mark Romanek.
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Cast
Keith Gordon stars as Ernie Blick in Static.
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Year context
Static was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Static is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

CAST (15)

Keith Gordon
Keith Gordon
Ernie Blick
Amanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer
Julia Purcell
Bob Gunton
Bob Gunton
Frank
JA
Janice Abbott
Sonya
Reathel Bean
Reathel Bean
Fred Savins
KM
Kitty Mei-Mei Chen
Li
Barton Heyman
Barton Heyman
Sheriff William Orling
Jane Hoffman
Jane Hoffman
Emily Southwick
Lily Knight
Lily Knight
Patty
JK
Joel Krehbeil
Deputy Tom Terrence
Eugene Lee
Eugene Lee
Dale
JM
Jack Murakami
North
MM
Mike Murakami
South
UR
Uma Ridenhour
Sarah
MG
Mark Gordon
TV Announcer (voice)

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Director
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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Rating
6.1/10 (15 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Static about?
Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.
How long is Static?
Static has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed Static?
Static was directed by Mark Romanek.
Who stars in Static?
The cast of Static includes Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer, Bob Gunton, Janice Abbott, Reathel Bean.
What is the rating of Static?
Static has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Drama
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