The Absent-Minded Professor
"The most amazing discovery since laughter!"
Originally released in 1961. The Absent-Minded Professor is a comedy/family film. directed by Robert Stevenson.
Starring Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, and Keenan Wynn
Synopsis
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (190 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred MacMurray
as Ned Brainard
Nancy Olson
as Betsy Carlisle
Keenan Wynn
as Alonzo P. Hawk
Tommy Kirk
as Biff Hawk
Leon Ames
as Rufus Daggett
Elliott Reid
as Shelby Ashton
Edward Andrews
as Defense Secretary
David Lewis
as General Singer
Jack Mullaney
as Air Force Captain
Belle Montrose
as Mrs. Chatsworth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Absent-Minded Professor about?
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes...
Who directed The Absent-Minded Professor?
The Absent-Minded Professor was directed by Robert Stevenson.
How long is The Absent-Minded Professor?
The Absent-Minded Professor has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Absent-Minded Professor released?
The Absent-Minded Professor was released on January 20, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Absent-Minded Professor?
The main cast of The Absent-Minded Professor includes Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk, Leon Ames.
Is The Absent-Minded Professor worth watching?
The Absent-Minded Professor has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 190 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.