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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)

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This film is another Disney comedy romp that takes place at the ubiquitous Medfield College. The plot kicks in when an interview, in which Professor Quigley (William Schallert) is denied a much-needed computer by apoplectic college president Dean Higgins (Joe Flynn), is broadcast to a student assembly. In order to help Quigley, the students convince rich college benefactor A.J. Arno (Cesar Romero) to donate a computer to the school instead of his usual 20,000-dollar contribution. Dexter (Kurt

G, 1 hr. 27 min.

Kids & Family, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Robert Butler

Written By: Joseph L. McEveety

On DVD: Jan 14, 2003

Cast

Kurt Russell
Dexter
Cesar Romero
A.J. Arno
Joe Flynn
Dean Higgins
William Schallert
Prof. Quigley
Alan Hewitt
Dean Collingswood
Richard Bakalyan
Chillie Walsh
Alexander Clare
Myles
Howard Culver
Moderator
Fabian Dean
Little Mac
Fritz Feld
Sigmund Van Dyke
Pat Harrington Jr.
Moderator
Michael McGreevey
Schuyler
Debbie Paine
Annie
Jon Provost
Bradley
Pete L. Renoudet
Lt. Hannah
Bing Russell
Angelo
Frank Webb
Pete
Frank Welker
Henry

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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (3) | DVD (4)

The Walt Disney Production family picture is as pedestrian as its title.

October 20, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

1960s Disney comedy has lesson on fame's price.

December 8, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Joly Herman

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I saw this on TV when I was a kid and I really don't remember it, I'd like to see it again sometime, it has an interesting cast, but I remember it being pretty good.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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A summer holiday morning TV favourite during the 80's. It?s not a great film though.

October 1, 2009

Anthony Lawrie

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