Zapped! (1982)
A high school science nerd gains telekinetic powers after a laboratory accident and uses them for revenge upon bullies.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Barney Springboro -
Peyton Nichols -
Walter J. Coolidge -
Bernadette -
Dexter Jones -
Mr. Springboro -
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Robert Wolcott -
Corrine Updike -
Rose Burnhart -
Jane Mitchell -
Roscoe Brown -
Art
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Gary Cooter -
Melissa Granger
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Director:
Robert J. RosenthalWriters:
Bruce Rubin, Robert J. RosenthalAll Cast & Crew
Awards
2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The film's working and original script title had two spellings: "The Wiz Kid" and "The Whiz Kid". Debuting in the same year as this film was Jimmy the Kid (1982).
Quotes
Walter J. Coolidge:
Dexter, do you have your pass key on you?
Dexter Jones:
Sure do, Mr. C. What do you need?
Walter J. Coolidge:
My key doesn't seem to work in this lock.
Dexter Jones:
We all seem to have that same problem sometimes, now don't we?
Goofs
Barney uses cheese as food for the mice, however it's a fact that constant amounts of cheese is actually bad for mice.
Crazy Credits
Reportedly, Avco Embassy president Blossom Kahn was named an executive producer on the picture, but instead received an Executive in Charge of Production credit for the Embassy production house.
Alternate Versions
The movie was re-shot to add nudity to achieve an R rating, mostly the sex scene with Barney and Bernadette.
Soundtracks
Star Spangled BabyWritten by Jason Hickman (uncredited)
Performed by The Twisters
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
3 September 1982Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$823,548 25 July 1982
Gross USA:
$16,897,768
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$16,897,768
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