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The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places

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Henry Crawford is tricked into job swapping by an old friend with an evil plan.

DirectorsRobert Scheerer·Bob Sweeney
WritersRichard Chapman·Bill Dial
ProducersRichard Chapman·Bill Dial

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Cast · Directed by Robert Scheerer

HAHarry Anderson
Harry Anderson
Professor Henry Crawford
EJEd Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
Dr. Jack Brooker
CD
Cory Danziger
Gus
MKMary Page Keller
Mary Page Keller
Ellen Whitley
RSRichard Sanders
Richard Sanders
Dr. Dark
RFRon Fassler
Ron Fassler
Hacker
JNJames Noble
James Noble
Dr. Gilmore Blount

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The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 16, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.