He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.
Back to School
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Synopsis
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
- Directed by
- Alan Metter
- Written by
- William Porter, Dennis Snee, Rodney Dangerfield
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Burt Young
Lou
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
William Zabka
Chas
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Sam Kinison
Professor Terguson
Robert Picardo
Giorgio
Kurt Vonnegut
Self
Edie McClurg
Marge
Details
- Released
- June 13, 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Status
- Released
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Box office
- $91,258,000
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