Real Genius (movie)
Real Genius is a 1985 comedy film starring Val Kilmer. The movie is set on a university campus in the United States. Chris Knight, played by Val Kilmer, is genius on his senior year working on a chemical laser. He came to the university as a subdued, studious student, but over time turned into a prankster and fun character after deciding to enjoy life more. Mitch is a new student to the campus that is paired up with Knight to work on the laser. He is like a young Knight, and originally has trouble settling in, but Knight manages to teach him how to live on campus without "burning out".
Cast
- Val Kilmer - Chris Knight
- Gabriel Jarret - Mitch Taylor
- Michelle Meyrink - Jordan Cochran
- William Atherton - Prof. Jerry Hathaway
- Jon Gries - Lazlo Hollyfeld
- Patti D'Arbanville - Sherry Nugil
- Stacy Peralta - Shuttle Pilot
- Daniel Ades - Laser Ray Victim
- Andres Aybar - Bartender
- Louis Giambalvo - Maj. Carnagle
- Ed Lauter - David Decker
- Charles Shull - Air Force General
- Beau Billingslea - George
- Charles Parks - Larry
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