Real Genius (1985)

Synopsis: When 15-year-old science genius Mitch Taylor (Gabe Jarrett) is recruited by the pompous Professor Hathaway (William Atherton) to be part of a special research team, he has no idea he will be... When 15-year-old science genius Mitch Taylor (Gabe Jarrett) is recruited by the pompous Professor Hathaway (William Atherton) to be part of a special research team, he has no idea he will be working on a top secret military weapon. Enrolling at Pacific Tech College, he meets his fellow whiz kid classmates, including infamous senior Chris Knight (Val Kilmer), whose intelligence and irreverent behavior are legendary; they become roommates, despite their different approaches to life. When Hathaway threatens to expel Chris for bad behavior, the two brains join forces to finish the special laser project before it is too late, in the process unveiling secrets about the project that inspire them to plot an elaborate revenge. [More]

Starring: Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton

Starring: Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton

Director: Martha Coolidge

Director: Martha Coolidge
Screenwriter: Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei
Producer: Brian Grazer
Composer: Thomas Newman

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