Real Genius
Movie
1985
PG
1 HOUR 46 MINS
Comedy
An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan.
Cast & Crew
Val Kilmer Chris Knight
Gabe Jarret Mitch Taylor
William Atherton Prof. Jerry Hathaway
Michelle Meyrink Jordan
Jonathan Gries Lazlo Hollyfeld
Patti D'Arbanville Sherry Nugil
Stacy Peralta Shuttle Pilot
Daniel Ades Laser Ray Victim
Beau Billingslea George
Martha Coolidge Director
Neal Israel Writer (Story)
Pat Proft Writer (Story)
Neal Israel Writer (Screenplay)
Pat Proft Writer (Screenplay)
Brian Grazer Producer
Vilmos Zsigmond Cinematography
Richard Chew Film Editing
Thomas Newman Original Music
Josan F. Russo Production Design
Jack G. Taylor Art Director
Philip Abramson Set Decoration
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Jane Jenkins Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Saturday, December 7
Prodigies (Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret) learn laser work is for death beam.
Sunday, December 8
Prodigies (Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret) learn laser work is for death beam.
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