The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

Name: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama
Released: 1969-12-29
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert, Alan Hewitt

1969·Movie·G·91 min·★ 6.0(159)

Comedy Family Drama More English titles

“Programmed for laughs!”

Some college students manage to persuade the town's big businessman, A. J. Arno, to donate a computer to their college. When the problem- student, Dexter Riley, tries to fix the computer, he gets an electric shock and his brain turns to a computer; now he remembers everything he reads. Unfortunately, he also remembers information which was in the computer's memory, like Arno's illegal businesses..

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About The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a 1969 English-language comedy, family and drama film directed by Robert Butler. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 29, 1969, and carries a G certification.

Director: Robert Butler
Writers: Joseph L. McEveety
Release date: December 29, 1969
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Walt Disney Productions

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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes cast & crew

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was directed by Robert Butler and written by Joseph L. McEveety.

The cast features Kurt Russell as Dexter Riley, Cesar Romero as A.J. Arno, Joe Flynn as Dean Higgins, William Schallert as Professor Quigley, Alan Hewitt as Dean Collingsgood, and Richard Bakalyan as Chillie Walsh.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert F. Brunner, cinematography is by Frank V. Phillips, and it was produced by Bill Anderson.

Is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes worth watching?

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 159 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, family, and drama, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is worth a place on your watchlist.

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