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Back to School( 1986)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Rodney Dangerfield

      Thornton Melon

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      Sally Kellerman

      Diane

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      Burt Young

      Lou

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      Keith Gordon

      Jason Melon

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      Robert Downey Jr.

      Derek

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      William Zabka

      Chas

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      Paxton Whitehead

      Phillip Barbay

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      Adrienne Barbeau

      Vanessa

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      M. Emmet Walsh

      Coach Turnbull

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      Terry Farrell

      Valerie

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      Ned Beatty

      Dean Martin

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      Severn Darden

      Dr. Barazini

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      Sam Kinison

      Professor Terguson

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      Robert Picardo

      Giorgio

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      Kurt Vonnegut

      Self

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      Edie McClurg

      Marge

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      Sarah Abrell

      Sorority Girl

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      Dana Allison

      Young Woman

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      Boris Aplon

      Tony Meloni

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      Nora Boland

      Agnes

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      Kimberlin Brown

      Girl in Dorm Hallway

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      Lisa Denton

      Lisa

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      Bob Drew

      Contractor

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      Holly Hayes

      Girl in the Crowd

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      Jason Hervey

      Young Thornton

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      Leslie Scarborough

      Coed #1

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      James Ingersoll

      Judge

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      Michael McGrady

      Player #1

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      Santos Morales

      Bartender

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      Beth Peters

      Mrs. Stuyvesant

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      Phil Rubenstein

      Executive #1

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      Timothy Stack

      Trendy Man

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      Steve Sweeney

      Security Guard

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      Stacey Toten

      Hot Tub Girl

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      John William Young

      Executive #2

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      Brad Zutaut

      Petey

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      Josh Saylor

      Student in Diane's Class

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      William Grauer

      Drunken Student

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      Kristen Aldrich

      Girl in Diane's Class

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      Becky LeBeau

      Hot Tub Girl

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      Tricia Hill

      Lisa's Friend

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      Jill D. Merin

      Girl at Dorm Party

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      John William James

      Man in Stands

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      Eric Alver

      Student at Fraternity Party

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      Theresa Lyons

      Cashier

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      Dallas Winkler

      Rodette

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      Lisa Montgomery

      Rodette

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      Kimberlee Carlson

      Rodette

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      Curtis Stone

      "Twist & Shout" Band Member

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      Michael Reid

      "Twist & Shout" Band Member

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      Cactus Moser

      "Twist & Shout" Band Member

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      Brian O'Doughtery

      "Twist & Shout" Band Member

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      Davey Faragher

      "Twist & Shout" Band Member

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      Cliffie Stone

      "Twist & Shout" Band Member

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      Danny Elfman

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      Leon Schneiderman

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      Steve Bartek

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      Dale Turner

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      Johnny Vatos Hernandez

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      John Avila

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      Sam 'Sluggo' Phipps

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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      Mike Bacich

      Oingo Boingo Band Member

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    11000000.00

    Revenue

    91258000.00

    Keywords

    • college
    • tutor
    • whirlpool
    • clothing store
    • bribe
    • clothing store owner
    • back to school
    • father son relationship