Professor Poppers Problem
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Director Gerry OHara Country United Kingdom | 8.4/10 IMDb Genre Family film Duration Language English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date 1974 (1974) Writer Richard Loncraine, Leo Maguire Cast Todd Carty , Milo OShea , Alan Curtis Similar movies Related Gerry OHara movies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Professor popper s problem old and wretched quality clip from the 1974 bbc movie
Professor Popper's Problem was a film made in 1974 turned into a 6-part serial by Mersey Film Productions for the Children's Film Foundation.
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- Professor popper s problem old and wretched quality clip from the 1974 bbc movie
- Premise
- Synopsis
- Production
- Cast
- References
Premise
The film centres around a group of children who with the school professor get shrunk and then have to return to normal size.
Synopsis
A group of kids get involved in Professor Popper's (Charlie Drake) new secret formula and it leads to some strange happenings - including being chased by spies (Leo Maguire and Alan Curtis) who want the formula. Simon (Adam Richens) and the Professor accidentally put some of the material in their tea and suddenly they shrink to the size of bugs. Simon's friends Liz (Debra Collins), Angus (played by a very young Todd Carty) and Terry (Philip DaCosta) come looking for him and the two boys also get shrunk. It is up to Liz to sort it all out so everyone can return to normal size and also prevent the spies getting their hands on the formula.
Production
Most of the filming was done on location in Borehamwood and for the school scenes at Central Primary School, Derby Road, Watford. The film was unique as it was split into six episodes for TV viewing.
Cast
References
Professor Popper's Problem WikipediaProfessor Poppers Problem IMDb