Back to School (1986)
- Starring:
- Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alan Metter
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Back to School
Self-made wealthy guy Thornton Melon (Rodney Dangerfield) decides he needs a better education -- and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Thornton joins his son, Jason (Keith Gordon) at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while his son tries to fit in with his snobbish and brutish fellow students. English professor Diane Turner (Sally Kellerman) forms a strong bond with Thornton, encouraging both father and son to stick out their first year despite all odds. The finale involves some slapstick at the swimming pool diving board, and the obligatory commencement address delivered by Dangerfield, who proves that he can crack jokes without tugging at his tie. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of Back to School
- Rodney Dangerfield - Thornton Melon
- Burt Young - Lou
- Robert Downey, Jr. - Derek
- Adrienne Barbeau - Vanessa
- Terry Farrell - Valerie
- Ned Beatty - Dean Martin
- Sam Kinison - Prof. Terguson
- Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. - Himself
- Nora Boland - Agnes
- Kristen Aldrich - Student in Diane's Class
- Curtis Stone - 'Twist & Shout' Band
- Brad Zutaut - Petey
- Stacey Toten - Hot Tub Girl
- Tim Stack - Trendy Man
- Josh Saylor - Student in Diane's Class
- Jill D. Merin - Girl at Dorm Party
- Lisa LeCover - Rodette
- Tricia Hill - Lisa's Friend
- Holly Hayes - Girl in the Crowd
- Lisa Denton - Lisa
- Boris Aplon - Tony Meloni
- Dana Allison - Young Woman
- Michael McGrady - Player
- James Ingersoll - Judge
- Leslie Huntly - Coed
- Sally Kellerman - Diane
- Keith Gordon - Jason Melon
- M. Emmet Walsh - Coach Turnbull
- Paxton Whitehead - Philip Barbay
- William Zabka - Chas
- Severn Darden - Dr. Barazini
- Robert Picardo - Giorgio
- Edie McClurg - Marge
- Phil Rubenstein - 1st Executive
- Sarah Abrell - Sorority Girl
- Danny Elfman - Oingo Boingo Band Member
- John Young - 2nd Executive
- Steve Sweeney - Security Guard
- Dallas Winker - Rodette
- Beth Peters - Mrs. Stuyvesant
- Theresa Lyons - Cashier
- John William James - Man in Stands
- Jason Hervey - Young Thornton
- William Grauer - Drunken Student
- Kimberlee Carlson - Rodette
- Eric Alver - Student at Fraternity Party
- Santos Morales - Bartender
- Becky Le Beau - Hot-Tub Girl
- Kimberlin Ann Brown - Girl in Dorm Hallway
- Bob Drew - Bob/Contractor
- Director(s):
- Alan Metter
- Writer(s):
- Peter Torokvei, Rodney Dangerfield, Harold Ramis
- Producer(s):
- Chuck Russell, Harold Ramis, Estelle Endler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Questionable for Children, Adult Situations, Adult Humor, Adult Language, Brief Nudity)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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