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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1970)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:6

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Average Rating:6.7/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: An electrical accident in Medfield College's new computer system shocks dim-but-cuddly undergraduate Dexter Riley into instant genius. The original owner, notorious criminal A.J. Arno, had vital... An electrical accident in Medfield College's new computer system shocks dim-but-cuddly undergraduate Dexter Riley into instant genius. The original owner, notorious criminal A.J. Arno, had vital racketeering numbers in the computer, all of which have found their way into Dexter's brain. Not only is Dexter smarter, but he knows all the criminal's secrets. First of three campus comedies starring the young Russell - followed by Now You See Him, Now You Don't and The World's Strongest Man. [More]

Starring: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, Alan Hewitt

Starring: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, Alan Hewitt, William Schallert, Richard Bakalyan, Michael McGreevey, Charles Lane, Jon Provost

Director: Robert Butler

Director: Robert Butler
Screenwriter: Joseph L. McEveety
Producer: Bill Anderson
Composer: Robert F. Brunner

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Jan 14, 2003

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  • The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
  • Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), a handsome but bumbling Medfield College student, accidentally becomes The Computer Who Knew Too Much when he is effortlessly transformed from half-wit to genius in an electriyfing computer mishap. Gamblers, gangsters, and greedy college deans are quick to fight for control of his computer-like brain ... especially when Dexter nonchalantly starts blabbing the syndicate's secrets! A riotous comedy, programmed for hours of laughter and fun!
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