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Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

R 90 min  -  Comedy  -   20 July 1984 (USA)
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At a big campus, a group of bullied outcasts and misfits resolve to fight back for their peace and self respect.

Director:

Jeff Kanew

Writers:

Tim Metcalfe (story), Miguel Tejada-Flores (story), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Carradine ...
Anthony Edwards ...
Timothy Busfield ...
Andrew Cassese Andrew Cassese ...
Curtis Armstrong ...
Larry B. Scott ...
Brian Tochi ...
Julia Montgomery ...
Betty Childs (as Julie Montgomery)
Michelle Meyrink Michelle Meyrink ...
Ted McGinley ...
Matt Salinger Matt Salinger ...
Donald Gibb ...
James Cromwell ...
Mr. Skolnick (as Jamie Cromwell)
David Wohl David Wohl ...
John Goodman ...
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Storyline

When lovable nerds Gilbert and Lewis embark on their freshman year at Adams College, little do they realize the perils that await them. They're beset with taunting by the jocks of Alpha Beta fraternity, which only worsens when the jocks accidentally burn down their house and are forced toss the freshmen out of the freshmen dorm. To make matters more problematic, Lewis develops a crush on pretty Betty Childs, popular sorority sister and quarterback's girlfriend. Joined by the aptly named Booger and the violin-playing Pointdexter, the nerds soon realize they must form their own fraternity in self-defense. Soon the tables are turned as the nerds employ high-tech warfare against the jocks.... but can they really win and make a difference? Written by Rick Munoz <rick.munoz@his.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Jock | Nerd | Fraternity | Sorority | College  | See more »

Taglines:

Their time has come! See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Revolta dos Marados See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,513,090 (USA) (22 July 1984) (364 Screens)

Gross:

$40,900,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Interscope Communications See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

According to an interview with Curtis Armstrong (Booger) on the Special Edition DVD, the sound that comes out of his mouth to win the belching contest is actually the sound of two camels mating. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: During the Talent Competition for the Greek games, Poindexter is playing his violin towards the end of the number. For a brief second, Booger can be seen standing without playing his guitar, even though you can hear the guitar. See more »

Quotes

Lewis: [planning the party] Do any of you have dates, besides Gilbert?
Lamar Latrell, Tri-Lam: I do!
Booger: Yeah, but that's with a guy.
Lewis: Well, what about you, Booger?
Booger: I've been out combing the High Schools all day!
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Crazy Credits

DIRTBAGS......A Part of Growing Up See more »

Connections

Spoofed in "Family Guy: Peter's Progress (#7.16)" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"ALL NIGHT PARTY"
Performed by Gleaming Spires See more »