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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
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G,1hr 27min
Released:
December 31, 1969
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Buena Vista Pictures
Synopsis: This film is another Disney comedy romp that takes place at the ubiquitous Medfield College. The plot kicks in when an interview, in which Professor Quigley (William Schallert) is denied a much-needed computer by apoplectic college president Dean Higgins (Joe Flynn), is broadcast to a student assembly. In order to help Quigley, the students convince rich college benefactor A.J. Arno (Cesar Romero) to donate a computer to the school instead of his usual 20,000-dollar contribution. Dexter (Kurt Russell), ... Full Synopsis
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With its very title, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes announces that it's a high concept comedy and as such, those who go with the concept will find it a much more enjoyable ride than those who don't. Most of Disney's live action comedies of this period were similarly high concept; however, Computer is rather unique in that it's a bit softer than most of the others, one that goes more for chuckles than ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Dexter
A.J. Arno
Dean Higgins
Prof. Quigley
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