Dexter Riley
1969 American film / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Dexter Riley film series consists of American science fiction-comedy films, centered around an eponymous college student (Kurt Russell).[1][2] The films, produced by The Walt Disney Company and taking place at the fictional Medfield College, follow the science class led by Professor Quigley, and their experiments, projects, and adventures. The college, under the direction of Dean Eugene Higgins (Joe Flynn) becomes involved in the nefarious plans of billionaire-turned-criminal, A. J. Arno (Cesar Romero).[3]
Dexter Riley | |
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Based on | Characters created by Joseph L. McEveety |
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Release date | 1969–1975 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $16,710,000 (total of three films) |
The film trilogy received mixed reviews, while its television film remake was poorly received.[4] The original trilogy has acquired a cult classic status.[5] In 1999 the Dexter Riley trilogy, along with a number of other Disney film series, were expanded as a franchise into the Walt Disney Parks attraction with elements included from each film.[6]