The Absent-Minded Professor
1961
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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.
Facts
Setting
Medfield College, Washington, D.C.
Filming location
California
Production
Walt Disney Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1962 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1962 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1962 generic
- Writers Guild of America 1962 generic
