Back to School (1986)
He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.
- Released
- Runtime 1h 36m
- Director Alan Metter
- Genres Comedy
- Rating 6.3/10 (517 votes)
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.
Cast
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Rodney Dangerfield
as Thornton Melon
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Sally Kellerman
as Diane
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Burt Young
as Lou
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Keith Gordon
as Jason Melon
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Robert Downey Jr.
as Derek
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William Zabka
as Chas
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Paxton Whitehead
as Phillip Barbay
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Adrienne Barbeau
as Vanessa
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M. Emmet Walsh
as Coach Turnbull
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Terry Farrell
as Valerie
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Ned Beatty
as Dean Martin
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Severn Darden
as Dr. Barazini
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Sam Kinison
as Professor Terguson
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Robert Picardo
as Giorgio
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Kurt Vonnegut
as Self
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Edie McClurg
as Marge
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Sarah Abrell
as Sorority Girl
- Dana Allison as Young Woman
Crew
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Alan Metter
Director
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Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
- David Rawlins Editor
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Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
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Chuck Russell
Producer
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Harold Ramis
Screenplay
- William Porter Screenplay
- PJ Torokvei Screenplay
-
Steven Kampmann
Screenplay
