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Overview

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Director:
Martha Coolidge
Writers:
Neal Israel (screenplay)
Neal Israel (story)
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Release Date:
7 August 1985 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance | Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
Who ELSE can turn lasers into light shows, aircraft into armchairs, and high-tech into hijinks? more
Plot:
Teenage geniuses deal with their abilities while developing a laser. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 2 nominations more
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(4 articles)
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User Comments:
Terrific nostalgia trip down 80s memory lane - loved it! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Val Kilmer ... Chris Knight

Gabriel Jarret ... Mitch Taylor (as Gabe Jarret)
Michelle Meyrink ... Jordan Cochran

William Atherton ... Prof. Jerry Hathaway

Jon Gries ... Lazlo Hollyfeld (as Jonathan Gries)

Patti D'Arbanville ... Sherry Nugil
Stacy Peralta ... Shuttle Pilot
Daniel Ades ... Laser Ray Victim
Andres Aybar ... Bartender
Louis Giambalvo ... Maj. Carnagle
Ed Lauter ... David Decker
Charles Shull ... Air Force General

Beau Billingslea ... George
Charles Parks ... Larry
Sean Frye ... Boy at Science Fair
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Additional Details

Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

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Trivia:
Credited actor Michael Backes is the husband of the director, Martha Coolidge. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in the bathroom mirror. more
Quotes:
Chris Knight: If you think that by threatening me you can get me to do what you want... Well, that's where you're right. But - and I am only saying that because I care - there's a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market that are just as tasty as the real thing. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Five (2007) (V) more
Soundtrack:
You Took Advantage of Me more

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11 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
Terrific nostalgia trip down 80s memory lane - loved it!, 13 November 2005
9/10
Author: David Kohen (davko79) from London, England

Had very fond memories of this film as a kid in the 80s. Still holds up even today. DVD widescreen format shows off how well directed this movie is. Val Kilmer is terrific as the genius slacker hero. The whole cast gel well together, and the dialogue is very sharp and well-written (reminded me of TV show Scrubs in places). Had me laughing out loud in many places - rare for a modern version like American Pie. Lots of tasty 80s musical montages scattered throughout. Something really likable and positive about this movie, leaves you feeling really good at the end. Highly recommended - really hasn't dated at all. An enjoyable trip down 80s memory lane!

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