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Back to School (1986)

EnglishFilm198696 minComedy★ 6.3/10

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.

Directed by
Alan Metter
Starring
Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young
Music
Danny Elfman
Released
1986-06-13

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Cast

Rodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldThornton Melon
Sally KellermanSally KellermanDiane
Burt YoungBurt YoungLou
Keith GordonKeith GordonJason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Derek
William ZabkaWilliam ZabkaChas
Paxton WhiteheadPaxton WhiteheadPhillip Barbay
Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne BarbeauVanessa
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshCoach Turnbull
Terry FarrellTerry FarrellValerie
Ned BeattyNed BeattyDean Martin
Severn DardenSevern DardenDr. Barazini

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