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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.2 / 100
1969·Comedy / Family / Sci-Fi·1h 31m

THE COMPUTER WORE TENNIS SHOES

“Programmed for laughs!”

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..

Above the Line
Robert Butler·DirectorJoseph L. McEveety·WriterFrank V. Phillips·Director of PhotographyRobert F. Brunner·Original Music ComposerCotton Warburton·Editor
Cast
Kurt Russell·Dexter RileyCesar Romero·A.J. ArnoJoe Flynn·Dean HigginsWilliam Schallert·Professor QuigleyAlan Hewitt·Dean CollingsgoodRichard Bakalyan·Chillie WalshDebbie Paine·AnnieFrank Welker·HenryFrank Webb·PeteMichael McGreevey·Schuyler
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Butler·Director
Writing· 1
Joseph L. McEveety·Writer
Camera· 1
Frank V. Phillips·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Cotton Warburton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Robert F. Brunner·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
John B. Mansbridge·Art DirectionHal Gausman·Set DecorationEmile Kuri·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Bill Anderson·ProducerJoseph L. McEveety·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Dick Warlock·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
73.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0F12
#C8312E
#FFFFFF
Mood
Playful, Energetic, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three people against a dark background with computer equipment. A young man with reddish-brown hair and a red sweater is in the foreground, ”

comedysci-fi
Key Elements
Computer EquipmentLightning Bolt GraphicDevice Held By Man
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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