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Back to School

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6.3/10 • 446

1986-06-131h 36m

Comedy

He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.

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.

Directors
Alan Metter
Editors
David Rawlins

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  1. Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney Dangerfield

    Thornton Melon

  2. Sally Kellerman

    Sally Kellerman

    Diane

  3. Burt Young

    Burt Young

    Lou

  4. Keith Gordon

    Keith Gordon

    Jason Melon

  5. Robert Downey Jr.

    Robert Downey Jr.

    Derek

  6. William Zabka

    William Zabka

    Chas

  7. Paxton Whitehead

    Paxton Whitehead

    Phillip Barbay

  8. Adrienne Barbeau

    Adrienne Barbeau

    Vanessa

  9. M. Emmet Walsh

    M. Emmet Walsh

    Coach Turnbull

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$11,000,000.00
Revenue
$91,258,000.00
Keywords
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