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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Sweeney, Robert Scheerer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Dial, Richard Chapman
- Original Score
- John Massari
- Original Title
- The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Echo Cove Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Sweeney, Robert Scheerer
Bill Dial, Richard Chapman
John Massari
Bill Dial, Richard Chapman
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Sweeney
Director
Bill Dial
Writer
Robert Scheerer
Director
Richard Chapman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
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What is The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places about?
Henry Crawford is tricked into job swapping by an old friend with an evil plan.
Who directed The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places?
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places was directed by Bob Sweeney, Robert Scheerer.
Who stars in The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places?
The principal cast of The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places includes Harry Anderson, Ed Begley Jr., Cory Danziger, Mary Page Keller, Richard Sanders.
When was The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places released and how long is it?
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places was composed by John Massari.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places?
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).