The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
“Programmed for laughs!”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Kurt Russell
Dexter Riley
Cesar Romero
A.J. Arno
Joe Flynn
Dean Higgins
William Schallert
Professor Quigley
Alan Hewitt
Dean Collingsgood
Richard Bakalyan
Chillie Walsh
Debbie Paine
Annie
Frank Welker
Henry
Frank Webb
Pete
Michael McGreevey
Schuyler
Jon Provost
Bradley
Bing Russell
Angelo
Pat Harrington Jr.
Moderator
Fritz Feld
Sigmund Van Dyke
Kenner G. Kemp
Extra
Leon Alton
Collingsgood Associate (uncredited)
Ed Begley Jr.
Student (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Winifred - Dean's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. McEveety
- Original Score
- Robert F. Brunner
- Original Title
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
Joseph L. McEveety
Robert F. Brunner
Frank V. Phillips
Cotton Warburton
Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Butler
Director
Bill Anderson
Producer
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Joseph L. McEveety
Writer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Robert F. Brunner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes about?
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..
Who directed The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The principal cast of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes includes Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert, Alan Hewitt.
When was The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes released and how long is it?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was composed by Robert F. Brunner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).