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Real Genius

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Mitch Taylor is one of the youngest students ever accepted to a university known for its programs for geniuses. He partners up with his roommate, science club legend Chris Knight, on a project to develop a high-powered laser. Together with their hyperkinetic friends, they employ their intellects in the pursuit of bigger blasts, practical jokes, and a deeper understanding of what real genius means. When they find out that their professor intends to turn their work over to the military for use as a weapon, they decide to get even.

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Val Kilmer
Chris Knight
Stacy Peralta
Shuttle Pilot
Daniel Ades
Laser Ray Victim

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Awards

  • 1986 - Grand Prix - - winner
  • 1986 - Best Actor - - winner
  • 1986 - Young Artist Award - Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor - Motion Picture - nominated
  • 1986 - Young Artist Award - Best Family Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - nominated

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