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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.

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 & Crew

Director
Alan Metter
  • Profile picture of Rodney Dangerfield
    Thornton Melon Rodney Dangerfield
  • Profile picture of Sally Kellerman
    Diane Sally Kellerman
  • Profile picture of Burt Young
    Lou Burt Young
  • Profile picture of Keith Gordon
    Jason Melon Keith Gordon
  • Profile picture of Robert Downey Jr.
    Derek Robert Downey Jr.
  • Profile picture of William Zabka
    Chas William Zabka
  • Profile picture of Paxton Whitehead
    Phillip Barbay Paxton Whitehead
  • Profile picture of Adrienne Barbeau
    Vanessa Adrienne Barbeau

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