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1960s Disney ends with a good, just not exceptional, film. It has been a long, up and down decade from the studio, with most falling under that category or lower. <em>'The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes'</em> entertains to a satisfactory deg...
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969
Movie
91 min
English
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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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert Butler•Genres: Comedy, Family
Plot Summary
Dexter Riley, a college student, accidentally wins a computer for his school by winning a quiz show. This leads to him and his fraternity brothers using the computer to help run the school, but they soon discover that a gangster has illegally obtained valuable information from the computer and they must retrieve it.
Critical Reception
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was a family-friendly comedy that was well-received by audiences for its lighthearted humor and Disney charm. It became a popular television movie and is remembered fondly for its blend of slapstick comedy and mild adventure.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and innocent humor suitable for all ages.
Appreciated for its nostalgic Disney aesthetic and charming performances.
Seen as a fun, if somewhat predictable, family comedy.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for this older film is not readily available. However, its enduring popularity as a Disney classic suggests positive reception among families.
Fun Fact
While Kurt Russell starred as Dexter Riley in this film, he had previously played Dexter's father, A.F.L. (Amos Alonzo), in the 1969 TV movie "The Computer And The College." This made him the only actor to play both father and son in the franchise.
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