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 | 9.163 |
Directed By
Alan Metter
Crew
Alan Metter
Rodney Dangerfield
Greg Fields
Dennis Snee
William Porter
Harold Ramis
PJ Torokvei
Pete Antico
Todd Bryant
Hal Burton
Justin De Rosa
Tom Elliott
Richard Epper
Gary Epper
Allan Graf
Carlos A. Herzer
Billy Hank Hooker
Hugh Hooker
Gary Hymes
Anderson Martin
Don Charles McGovern
William Oliver
Manny Perry
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Steve Picerni
Carol Rees
Cyndi Lee Rice
Michael Runyard
Spike Silver
Dean Wein
Scott Wilder
Mike Ostavich
Mark Lindout
David Draves
Chuck Russell
Robert P. Cohen
Steve Cohen
Mary McLaglen
Linda Goldner Perry
Douglas Knapp
David L. Parrish
To Lee
Jeff Goldenberg
Bill Nelson
Jules Strasser
Margie Stone McShirley
Edmund Silkaitis
Ric McElvin
Steven Curtis Husch
Tom McCown
David Q. Quick
Judy Rosenthal
Esther Vivante
Ellis Cohen
Sandy Ampon
Janet Stout
Hallie D'Amore
Janna Phillips
Donna Barrett Gilbert
Michael Lantieri
Tim Moran
Dustin Bernard
Darren T. Holmes
Joyce Rudolph
Karen Standard
Fred Judkins
Tom C. McCarthy
Neil Burrow
Gordon Davidson
Mark Gordon
James J. Klinger
James Matheny
Don S. Walden
Burton Weinstein
Mike Wilson
Melinda Cooke
Vanessa Theme Ament
Hilda Hodges
Dick Bernstein
Bob Badami
Chris Carpenter
David Rawlins
Frederick Moore
Jamie Anderson
Jerry Sobul
Michael Looney
Alan Gornick
Jeffrey S. Leader
Mary Ann Newfield
Chuck Russell
Harold Ramis
Michael Endler
Estelle Endler
Danny Elfman
Durinda Wood
Thomas E. Ackerman
David L. Snyder
David Rawlins
Caro Jones
Melissa Skoff
Linda DeScenna
Dick Ziker
Steven Kampmann
John Casino
Kenny Rissien
Doug Burdinski
Margaret Scarpello
David Aaron
Mychal D. Smith
Bruce J. Gfeller
Steve Callas
Greg John Callas
Mike Wells
Dick Girod
David Russell
Joseph M. O'Har
Pam O'Har
Jean Andrews
Ward Russell
Dan Delgado
Michael W. Blymyer
Michael Laws
Dennis Wehr
Ted Rhodes
Kurt Young
Manuel Jimenez
Lee Jimenez
Michael Salts
Mark Pearson
Laurin Benson
Michael McDuffee
Tim Roslan
Richard Padgett
Sharon Morov
Gary C. Bourgeois
Neil Brody
Bob Hagans
Michael G. Riba
Stanley Ascough
Daniel Jiménez
Fred White
Michael Liakos
Lennie Niehaus
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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