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13 June 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Registration starts Friday, June 13, at theaters everywhere.Plot:
To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
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Revenge of the 80's:The reinvention of Rodney Dangerfield continues.. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rodney Dangerfield | ... | Thornton Melon | |
| Sally Kellerman | ... | Dr. Diane Turner | |
| Burt Young | ... | Lou | |
| Keith Gordon | ... | Jason Melon | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Derek | |
| Paxton Whitehead | ... | Dr. Phillip Barbay | |
| Terry Farrell | ... | Valerie Desmond | |
| M. Emmet Walsh | ... | Coach Turnbull | |
| Adrienne Barbeau | ... | Vanessa | |
| William Zabka | ... | Chas | |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Dean David Martin | |
| Severn Darden | ... | Dr. Borozini | |
| Sam Kinison | ... | Professor Terguson | |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Giorgio | |
| Kurt Vonnegut Jr. | ... | Himself |
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96 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | Netherlands:MG6 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #27622) | New Zealand:M | Canada:14A | Finland:K-10 | Iceland:L | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | West Germany:6Fun Stuff
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The room in which Thornton Melon takes his three-hour oral exam is the same room in which Alex Owens makes her successful dance audition in Flashdance (1983). moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Oingo Boingo performs at the party, the music is obviously the pre-recorded studio version of the song. moreQuotes:
Lou: Come here. I want to tell you something.Jason Melon: What?
Lou: You were pretty hard on your father last night.
Jason Melon: I know, but the guy doesn't understand.
Lou: I know your pop thirty years. He understands. He's a nice guy, and he's tough. Like me. I'm nice, and I'm tough. I'll give you an idea what I mean. My two boys, I put one through college and the other I put through a wall. Your papa loves you. He's lookin' out for ya. Look out for him.
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Back to School (1986) was a surprise hit for stand up comedian actor Rodeny Dangerfield. After making a big impression with audiences with his spot in the golf comedy Caddyshack and a lead role in Easy Money, his star was slowly rising. But it was this film that cemented his spot in American pop culture as a true icon of the 80's and a transition star.
Rodney stars as Thorton Melon (nee Meloni) a successful entrepreneur who had to drop out of school when he was younger to take care of the family business. Years later his son is in college but feel dissatisfied with life in general. After a series of comical events, Mr. Melon decides to visit his son's exclusive university to see how he's really doing. Along the way he decides to give book learning a try.
A very enjoyable film. Rodney Dangerfield made the transaction from a stand-up act to an actor. The director wisely let him improvise his dialog and work in some of his material into the movie. The cast features Sally Kellerman, Robert Downey Jr., Keith Gordon, Burt Young, Terry Farrell and guest star slots for Adrienne Barbeau and Ned Beatty.
Not a masterpiece by any means but an enjoyable film none the less. Recommended, especially on a slow Sunday afternoon.