1984: 'Revenge of the Nerds' is filmed on UA campus
While the motion picture "Revenge of the Nerds" made national news, the fact that it was filmed largely on the campus of the University of Arizona was not so widely known.
'Revenge of the Nerds' filming
Crew members and spectators at the filming of the 20th Century Fox movie "Revenge of the Nerds" in 1984.
'Revenge of the Nerds' extra casting
University of Arizona students wait to audition to be an extra, walk-on or have a speaking role in the 20th Century Fox film, "Revenge of the Nerds" on January 12, 1983. The movie was filmed on some parts of the campus and in fraternity houses.
'Revenge of the Nerds'
University of Arizona students waited to audition for a role — extras, walk-on or speaking— in “Revenge of the Nerds.”
Stars of 'Revenge of the Nerds'
“Revenge of the Nerds” cast members Robert Carradine left, Ted McGinley and Anthony Edwards on a break between scenes during filming on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson in 1984.
'Revenge of the Nerds' filming
Actors Anthony Edwards, far right and Robert Carradine, center, stumble with their suitcases during a scene for the film, "Revenge of the Nerds" on January 30, 1984. Annette Knapp, far left and Susan Schellmeyer, were extras who played women enjoying a picnic on the University of Arizona campus. The movie was filmed in areas in and around the campus.
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