Real Genius
Real Genius is a 1985 American science fiction comedy film directed by Martha Coolidge, written by Neal Israel, Pat Proft, and PJ Torokvei, and starring Val Kilmer and Gabriel Jarret. The film, set on the campus of Pacific Tech, a science and engineering university similar to Caltech, follows Chris Knight (Kilmer), a genius in his senior year, who is paired with a new student on campus, Mitch Taylor (Jarret), to work on a chemical laser, only to learn it will be used for dangerous purposes. The film received positive reviews from critics, and grossed $13 million at the North American box office.
Plot
The CIA has covertly hired Professor Jerry Hathaway at Pacific Tech University to develop the power source for "Crossbow", a laser weapon precise enough to commit illegal political assassinations from outer space. Hathaway uses his position to recruit brilliant students to do the work for him, diverting the CIA's funding into building his enormous house.
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| author | Neal Israel Pat Proft |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Los Angeles |
| director | Martha Coolidge |
| editor | Richard Chew |
| genre | comedy science fiction |
| keywords | air force air force base b-1 lancer blackball bomber brace build central intelligence agency cia citroën ds congressman dean dental braces dorm room excimer graduate student high school student jesus laser physics laser weapon nervous breakdown outer space pack political assassination pool party popcorn popper project a radio transmitter record speak sweepstake the national toady united states air force |
| musicBy | Thomas Newman |
| producer | Brian Grazer |
| productionCompany | Delphi III Productions |
| publisher | TriStar Pictures |
| recordedAt | Los Angeles San Diego |