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The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Science Fiction

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Fred MacMurrayFred MacMurrayNed Brainard
  • Photo of Nancy OlsonNancy OlsonBetsy Carlisle
  • Photo of Keenan WynnKeenan WynnAlonzo P. Hawk
  • Photo of Tommy KirkTommy KirkBiff Hawk
  • Photo of Leon AmesLeon AmesRufus Daggett
  • Photo of Elliott ReidElliott ReidShelby Ashton
  • Photo of Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsDefense Secretary
  • Photo of David LewisDavid LewisGeneral Singer
  • Photo of Jack MullaneyJack MullaneyAir Force Captain
  • Photo of Belle MontroseBelle MontroseMrs. Chatsworth

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