The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995)

TV Movie  -  87 min  -  Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi
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By accident, the content of a computer encyclopedia is transferred into the brain of Dexter Riley, a less than average college boy... See full summary »

Director:

Peyton Reed

Writers:

Joseph L. McEveety (earlier screenplay), Joseph L. McEveety, and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kirk Cameron ...
Larry Miller ...
Dean Al Valentine
Jason Bernard Jason Bernard ...
Andrew Woodworth Andrew Woodworth ...
Will Rafferty
Anne Tremko ...
Sarah Matthews
Matthew McCurley Matthew McCurley ...
Norwood Gills
Jeff Maynard Jeff Maynard ...
Gozin
Charles Lane ...
Regent Yarborough
Paul Dooley ...
Sen. Thatch
Dan Castellaneta ...
Alan Winsdale
Dean Jones ...
Dean Webster Carlson
Christin Hinojosa Christin Hinojosa ...
Penelope
Eric Schaeffer ...
Rich Prentiss
Jeff Garlin ...
Agent Reese
Eddie Deezen ...
Agent Tucker
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Storyline

By accident, the content of a computer encyclopedia is transferred into the brain of Dexter Riley, a less than average college boy. Because of his newly acquired knowledge he competes in a quiz show between various universities, where he sweeps all the points. A wiz kid from another university finds out about his cheated wisdom and does everything to discredit Dexter. Written by Thomas Meyer <i03a@zfn.uni-bremen.de>  

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Datatrubbel See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of Charles Lane. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The fire that burned Rome happened in 64 CE, not 54 as the movie indicates. See more »

Connections

Remake of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) See more »