Comedy · United States of America · 1986 · 1h 36m

Back to School

Back to School poster
Director
Alan Metter
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon Sally Kellerman as Diane Burt Young as Lou Keith Gordon as Jason Melon Robert Downey Jr. as Derek William Zabka as Chas
Crew
Thomas E. Ackerman — Director of Photography David Rawlins — Editor Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer William Porter — Screenplay Harold Ramis — Screenplay PJ Torokvei — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Back to School — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
collegetutorwhirlpoolclothing storebribeclothing store ownerback to schoolfather son relationship
Key Collaborators
Alan Metter Director Thomas E. Ackerman Director of Photography David Rawlins Editor Danny Elfman Original Music Composer William Porter Screenplay Harold Ramis Screenplay PJ Torokvei Screenplay Steven Kampmann Screenplay Rodney Dangerfield Story Greg Fields Story Dennis Snee Story Chuck Russell Producer
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