Movie·1986·1h 36m
Back to School
He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.
Directed By
Alan Metter
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
William Porter, PJ Torokvei, Steven Kampmann
Producer
Harold Ramis, Chuck Russell
Cinematography
Thomas E. Ackerman
Music
Danny Elfman
Editor
David Rawlins
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
493 votes
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// cast
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
Sarah Abrell
Sorority Girl
Dana Allison
Young Woman
// crew
Crew
Alan Metter
Director
Rodney Dangerfield
Story
Greg Fields
Story
Dennis Snee
Story
William Porter
Screenplay
Harold Ramis
Screenplay, Executive Producer
PJ Torokvei
Screenplay
Chuck Russell
Producer
Michael Endler
Executive Producer
Estelle Endler
Executive Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
David Rawlins
Editor
Steven Kampmann
Screenplay
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