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Real Genius (1985)

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Reviews Counted: 251 Fresh: 196  Rotten:55 Average Rating: 6.4/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

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 working on a top secret military weapon. Enrolling at Pacific Tech College, he meets his fellow whiz... 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]

Genre: Comedies

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

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

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 11, 2002

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen - 2.35
  • Full Frame

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

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