Synopsis
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.1/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 5.9/1028 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 60 | 100% |
Key crew
- Hal WalkerDirector
- Leigh HarlineOriginal Music Composer
- Cy HowardScreenplay
Cast
- Dean MartinBill Baker
- Jerry Lewis'Junior' Jackson
- Ruth HusseyAnn Jackson
- Eddie MayehoffJarring Jack Jackson
- Marion MarshallTerry Howard
- Polly BergenBetty 'Babs' Hunter
- Hugh SandersCoach Wheeler
- John McIntireDr. Benjamin Green
- Francis PierlotHenry Baker
- Lillian RandolphMay
- Selmer JacksonDoc Hunter
- Tom HarmonSports Announcer
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