The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a 1969 sci-fi comedy directed by Robert Butler, starring Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero and William Schallert. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes About?
The premise of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A student's life takes an unexpected turn when he unknowingly possesses a remarkable intellect. His accidental pronouncements of valuable information attract the attention of dangerous individuals, including gamblers and gangsters, all vying to exploit his abilities. He finds himself caught in a chaotic situation, navigating a world of high stakes and hilarious misunderstandings as he struggles to understand his extraordinary gift and the trouble it brings.
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- body in a trunk
- police raid
- reference to jefferson airplane
- whistler's mother
- reference to nude descending a staircase
- reference to playboy magazine
- illegal business
- encyclopedia
- united nations building
- speed reading
- painting a house
- horse racing
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- gambling
- jail cell
- casino
- walkie talkie
- college dean
- kennedy space center
- bail out of jail
- hideout
- captivity
- paint
- talking in one's sleep
- college recruitment
- reference to marcel duchamp
- modern art
- foreign language
- slimehouse
- artificial intelligence sci fi
- computer
- college
- memory
- college student
- electric shock
- computer memory
- kiss
- friend
- car chase
- airport
- fictional game show
- friendship
- sophomore
- computer repair
- medfield college
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Cast
Kurt Russell leads the cast, with Cesar Romero and William Schallert. Directed by Robert Butler; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Butler
Also Starring in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
· 6 moreMore from Robert Butler
More films directed by Robert Butler, best-rated first: The Barefoot Executive, Turbulence, White Mile and Out of Time.
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 54 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 8.0
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Plot Summary
What happens in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell) and his fellow students at Medfield College delve into their studies, they confront an unexpected obstacle: the school’s struggle to procure a vital computer. Their solution emerges through the desire to persuade the affluent businessman A. J. Arno (Cesar Romero) to contribute an outdated yet operational computer to their institution. Unbeknownst to the students, this act of charity is cloaked in deception, as Arno covertly orchestrates a vast illegal gambling ring that exploits the very computer he donates.
Full summary
The whole story of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, scene by scene
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes | Unofficial Official Trailer | Disney+
- Trailer Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0433]
How Well Do You Know The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
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Cars in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
17 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford F-350 and the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
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1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Important role
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Mi cerebro es electrónico” and “Il computer con le scarpe da tennis”.
- Also known as
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- Mi cerebro es electrónico
- Il computer con le scarpe da tennis
- Superhirn in Tennisschuhen
- L'Ordinateur en folie
- Komputer teniszcipőben
- Calculatorul în teniși
- O Computador de Tênis
- Komputer w tenisówkach
- 电脑神童
- La computadora jugadora
- 테니스 신발을 신은 컴퓨터
- Ο Υπολογιστής Φορούσε Αθλητικά
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- Компьютер в кроссовках
- Комп'ютер в кросівках
- Datatrubbel
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes released?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was released on December 24, 1969.
Who directed The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes was directed by Robert Butler.
More films by Robert Butler Who is in the cast of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes stars Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero and William Schallert, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes rated?
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes has 54 on Metacritic.
Does The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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