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Back to School

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

6.319861h 36mReleased508 votes

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.

Director:
Alan Metter
Country:
United States
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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

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    Dana Allison

    Young Woman

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