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Back to School

6.319861h 36mPG-13MovieComedy

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.

DirectorAlan Metter
WritersWilliam Porter·Dennis Snee
ProducersChuck Russell·Harold Ramis

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Cast · Directed by Alan Metter

RDRodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
SKSally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Diane
BYBurt Young
Burt Young
Lou
KGKeith Gordon
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
RJRobert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
WZWilliam Zabka
William Zabka
Chas
PWPaxton Whitehead
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
ABAdrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
TFTerry Farrell
Terry Farrell
Valerie
NBNed Beatty
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
SDSevern Darden
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini

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