Zapped! (The Wiz Kid) (1982)

5.8	Rating (42 ratings)
5	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Robert J. Rosenthal

Starring (View all)

Scott Baio
Barney Springboro

Willie Aames
Peyton Nichols

Robert Mandan
Walter J. Coolidge

Felice Schachter
Bernadette

Scatman Crothers
Dexter Jones

Roger Bowen
Mr. Springboro

Mews Small
Mrs. Springboro

Greg Bradford
Robert Wolcott

Written by

Bruce Rubin
(written by)

Robert J. Rosenthal
(written by)

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A high school whiz kid who accidentally gains telekinetic powers. Barney uses his newly acquired talent to gain control over bullies, win baseball games, roulette, and of course, to win the affections of beautiful girls--including gorgeous Jane Mitchell! There's trouble, though, when Barney's parents discover his powers and decide that he may need to be exorcised of evil spirits.

Release date: 3 September 1982

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" A high school whiz kid who accidentally gains telekinetic powers. Barney uses his newly acquired talent to gain control over bullies, win baseball games, roulette, and of course, to win the affections of beautiful girls, including gorgeous Jane Mitchell! There's trouble, though, when Barney's parents discover his powers and decide that he may need to be exorcised of evil spirits. The film, featured earlier performances by Jewel Shepard and Corinne Bohrer, Baio and Aames would work together "

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"Critics thought that it was a extremely juvenile film, with an even more juvenile plot. My thoughts? Zapped! Was barely funny, and relied very heavily on the charms of Scott Baio. Whatever they may be."