The Absent-Minded Professor
“The most amazing discovery since laughter!”
Synopsis
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself.
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The Absent Minded Professor Promo (BYUtv)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-07
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Ned Brainard
Nancy Olson
Betsy Carlisle
Keenan Wynn
Alonzo P. Hawk
Tommy Kirk
Biff Hawk
Leon Ames
Rufus Daggett
Elliott Reid
Shelby Ashton
Edward Andrews
Defense Secretary
David Lewis
General Singer
Jack Mullaney
Air Force Captain
Belle Montrose
Mrs. Chatsworth
Wally Brown
Coach Elkins
Wally Boag
TV newsman
Don Ross
Lenny
Forrest Lewis
Officer Kelley
James Westerfield
Officer Hanson
Alan Carney
Referee #1
Charlie Briggs
Sig
Gage Clarke
Reverend Bosworth
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Walsh
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Absent-Minded Professor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Bill Walsh, Samuel W. Taylor
George Bruns
Edward Colman
Cotton Warburton
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Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Bill Walsh
Screenplay
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Absent-Minded Professor
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What is The Absent-Minded Professor about?
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself.
Who directed The Absent-Minded Professor?
The Absent-Minded Professor was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in The Absent-Minded Professor?
The principal cast of The Absent-Minded Professor includes Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk, Leon Ames.
When was The Absent-Minded Professor released and how long is it?
The Absent-Minded Professor was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Absent-Minded Professor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Absent-Minded Professor was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Absent-Minded Professor?
The Absent-Minded Professor holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).