The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Posted by admin on August 2nd, 2008
He’s Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), just a regular-guy college student at Medfield College–until one fateful night he is accidentally transformed into a human computer. His newfound genius makes him an overnight sensation when he gets all the answers right on a college quiz show. This instant celebrity status also brings an instant massive ego, which threatens his friendships as well as his safety. Caught up between battling college deans (Joe Flynn and Alan Hewitt) and a dangerous mobster (Cesar Romero), Dexter soon learns friends are more valuable than money. This movie, released in 1970, is a true romp with silly situations and madcap misadventures. The size of the computer itself is now good for a sight gag. It’s likable but goofy, with no real weight. A fun, innocent diversion that the whole family can look and laugh at, each for different reasons. Did people really dress like that? –Peggy Maltby-Etra
Director: Robert Butler
VHS Tape: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Company: Walt Disney Video (1998-02-03)
ISBN: 0788806661
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $3.22
Used Price: $2.00
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