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6.3 / 10(72 votes)IMDbG19721h 28mUnited States of America

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

“He's going... going... gone!”

Synopsis

Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.

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Now You See Him, Now You Don'tOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2012-11-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 12, 1972

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Butler
Screenplay & Story
Joseph L. McEveety, Robert L. King
Original Score
Robert F. Brunner
Original Title
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Butler

Screenplay & Story

Joseph L. McEveety, Robert L. King

Original Score & Music

Robert F. Brunner

Film Editing

Cotton Warburton

Producers

Ron Miller

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Director

Joseph L. McEveety

Writer

Ron Miller

Ron Miller

Producer

Cotton Warburton

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Now You See Him, Now You Don't

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Now You See Him, Now You Don't about?

Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.

Who directed Now You See Him, Now You Don't?

Now You See Him, Now You Don't was directed by Robert Butler.

Who stars in Now You See Him, Now You Don't?

The principal cast of Now You See Him, Now You Don't includes Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, Jim Backus, William Windom.

When was Now You See Him, Now You Don't released and how long is it?

Now You See Him, Now You Don't was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Now You See Him, Now You Don't?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Now You See Him, Now You Don't was composed by Robert F. Brunner.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Now You See Him, Now You Don't?

Now You See Him, Now You Don't holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).