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1986

Back to School

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.

Credits

Director

Alan Metter

Producers

Chuck Russell , Harold Ramis , Michael Endler

Writers

Rodney Dangerfield , Greg Fields , Dennis Snee , William Porter , Harold Ramis , PJ Torokvei , Steven Kampmann

Cinematographer

Thomas E. Ackerman

Composer

Danny Elfman

Cast

Rodney Dangerfield , Sally Kellerman , Burt Young , Keith Gordon , Robert Downey Jr. , William Zabka , Paxton Whitehead , Adrienne Barbeau , M. Emmet Walsh , Terry Farrell

Studios

Orion Pictures , Paper Clip Productions

Genre

Comedy

Posters

5
Back to School (1986) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Back to School (1986) international poster - US
US international
Back to School (1986) character poster - US
US character
Back to School (1986) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Back to School (1986) imax poster - US
US imax

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