Back to School (1986)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $11,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $91,258,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.535 |
Directed By
Alan Metter
Crew
Harold Ramis
Rodney Dangerfield
Greg Fields
Alan Metter
William Porter
Dennis Snee
Don Charles McGovern
PJ Torokvei
Allan Graf
Tom Elliott
Gary Hymes
William Oliver
Hal Burton
Justin De Rosa
Gary Epper
Carlos A. Herzer
Richard Epper
Todd Bryant
Anderson Martin
Billy Hank Hooker
Hugh Hooker
Pete Antico
Scott Wilder
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Margie Stone McShirley
Mary McLaglen
Judy Rosenthal
To Lee
Darren T. Holmes
Burton Weinstein
Chris Carpenter
David Rawlins
Jeff Goldenberg
Ellis Cohen
Donna Barrett Gilbert
Mark Gordon
Manny Perry
Douglas Knapp
Jules Strasser
James Matheny
Spike Silver
Alan Gornick
Carol Rees
Chuck Russell
Linda Goldner Perry
Frederick Moore
Michael Looney
Dean Wein
Robert P. Cohen
Karen Standard
Neil Burrow
Hilda Hodges
Jamie Anderson
Steve Cohen
Joyce Rudolph
James J. Klinger
Mary Ann Newfield
Tom McCown
Jeffrey S. Leader
Janet Stout
Hallie D'Amore
Janna Phillips
Dustin Bernard
Tom C. McCarthy
David Draves
Bob Badami
Michael Runyard
Steven Curtis Husch
Esther Vivante
Sandy Ampon
Mike Ostavich
David L. Parrish
Ric McElvin
Gordon Davidson
Steve Picerni
Cyndi Lee Rice
Edmund Silkaitis
Fred Judkins
Melinda Cooke
Jerry Sobul
Tim Moran
Mike Wilson
Vanessa Theme Ament
Mark Lindout
Bill Nelson
Michael Lantieri
David Q. Quick
Don S. Walden
Dick Bernstein
Michael Endler
Harold Ramis
Estelle Endler
Chuck Russell
Thomas E. Ackerman
Danny Elfman
Durinda Wood
Caro Jones
David Rawlins
Melissa Skoff
David L. Snyder
Linda DeScenna
Dick Ziker
Steven Kampmann
John Casino
Kenny Rissien
Manuel Jimenez
Steve Callas
Ted Rhodes
Bruce J. Gfeller
Dan Delgado
Dennis Wehr
Margaret Scarpello
Lennie Niehaus
Mychal D. Smith
Pam O'Har
Ward Russell
Jean Andrews
Michael W. Blymyer
Michael Laws
Doug Burdinski
Greg John Callas
David Aaron
Mike Wells
Dick Girod
Kurt Young
Mark Pearson
Joseph M. O'Har
David Russell
Michael McDuffee
Bob Hagans
Sharon Morov
Gary C. Bourgeois
Neil Brody
Michael Liakos
Richard Padgett
Tim Roslan
Laurin Benson
Daniel Jiménez
Stanley Ascough
Lee Jimenez
Michael Salts
Michael G. Riba
Fred White
Dan Curry
Cass Martin
Gregory J. Barnett
John C. Meier
Noon Orsatti
TOP 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
Boris Aplon
Tony Meloni
Nora Boland
Agnes
Kimberlin Brown
Girl in Dorm Hallway
Lisa Denton
Lisa
Bob Drew
Contractor
Holly Hayes
Girl in the Crowd
Jason Hervey
Young Thornton
Leslie Scarborough
Coed #1
James Ingersoll
Judge
Michael McGrady
Player #1
Santos Morales
Bartender
Beth Peters
Mrs. Stuyvesant
Phil Rubenstein
Executive #1
Timothy Stack
Trendy Man
Steve Sweeney
Security Guard
Stacey Toten
Hot Tub Girl
John William Young
Executive #2
Brad Zutaut
Petey
Josh Saylor
Student in Diane's Class
William Grauer
Drunken Student
Kristen Aldrich
Girl in Diane's Class
Becky LeBeau
Hot Tub Girl
Tricia Hill
Lisa's Friend
Jill D. Merin
Girl at Dorm Party
John William James
Man in Stands
Eric Alver
Student at Fraternity Party
Theresa Lyons
Cashier
Dallas Winkler
Rodette
Lisa Montgomery
Rodette
Kimberlee Carlson
Rodette
Curtis Stone
"Twist & Shout" Band Member
Michael Reid
"Twist & Shout" Band Member
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