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Overview
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Release Date:
13 June 1986 (USA)
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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 synopsis »
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Awards:
1 win
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(141 articles)
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Revenge of the 80's:The reinvention of Rodney Dangerfield continues..
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Cast
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Directed by | |||
| Alan Metter | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Rodney Dangerfield | (story) & | |
| Greg Fields | (story) & | |
| Dennis Snee | (story) | |
| Steven Kampmann | (screenplay) & | |
| William Porter | (screenplay) (as Will Porter) and | |
| Peter Torokvei | (screenplay) & | |
| Harold Ramis | (screenplay) | |
| Rich Eustis | uncredited | |
Produced by | |||
| Estelle Endler | .... | executive producer | |
| Michael Endler | .... | executive producer | |
| Harold Ramis | .... | executive producer | |
| Chuck Russell | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Danny Elfman | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Thomas E. Ackerman | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| David Rawlins | |||
Casting by | |||
| Caro Jones | |||
| Melissa Skoff | |||
Production Design by | |||
| David L. Snyder | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Linda DeScenna | (as Linda De Scenna) | ||
Costume Design by | |||
| Durinda Wood | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Hallie D'Amore | .... | head makeup artist | |
| Donna Barrett Gilbert | .... | key hair stylist | |
| Janna Phillips | .... | assistant makeup artist (as Janna Barbara Phillips) | |
Production Management | |||
| Chuck Russell | .... | production manager | |
Art Department | |||
| David Aaron | .... | assistant props | |
| Stan Ascough | .... | property master: second unit (as Stanley Ascough) | |
| Carlos Burbano | .... | greensman | |
| Greg John Callas | .... | propmaker foreman (as Greg Callas) | |
| Steve Callas | .... | propmaker foreman | |
| Bruce J. Gfeller | .... | construction coordinator | |
| Dick Girod | .... | paint foreman | |
| Steven Curtis Husch | .... | set dresser (as Steve Husch) | |
| Scott L. London | .... | assistant property master | |
| Tom McCown | .... | set dresser | |
| Ric McElvin | .... | leadman | |
| Margie Stone McShirley | .... | assistant art director (as Marjorie Stone McShirley) | |
| David Q. Quick | .... | property master (as David Quick) | |
| David Russell | .... | production illustrator | |
| Edmund Silkaitis | .... | set designer | |
| Mike Wells | .... | propmaker | |
Sound Department | |||
| Vanessa Theme Ament | .... | foley walker (as Vanessa Ament) | |
| Gary C. Bourgeois | .... | sound re-recording mixer: dialogue (as Gary Bourgeois) | |
| Neil Brody | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Neil Burrow | .... | sound editor | |
| Chris Carpenter | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Melinda Cooke | .... | apprentice sound editor | |
| Gordon Davidson | .... | sound editor | |
| Mark Gordon | .... | sound editor (as Mark S. Gordon) | |
| Hilda Hodges | .... | foley walker | |
| Fred Judkins | .... | supervising sound editor | |
| James J. Klinger | .... | sound editor | |
| James Matheny | .... | sound editor (as Jim Matheny) | |
| Tom C. McCarthy | .... | supervising sound editor (as Tom McCarthy) | |
| Bill Nelson | .... | sound mixer (as William Nelson) | |
| Mychal Smith | .... | cable person | |
| Jules Strasser | .... | boom operator | |
| Don S. Walden | .... | sound editor | |
| Burton Weinstein | .... | adr editor | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Michael Lantieri | .... | special effects supervisor | |
| Tim Moran | .... | assistant special effects (as Timothy J. Moran) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Rocco Gioffre | .... | matte artist | |
Casting Department | |||
| Karen Standard | .... | casting assistant | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Sandy Ampon | .... | costumer: women | |
| Ellis Cohen | .... | costume supervisor | |
| Janet Stout | .... | costumer: women | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Richard Alderete | .... | apprentice editor | |
| Bob Hagans | .... | color timer | |
| Darren T. Holmes | .... | assistant editor (as Darren Holmes) | |
| David Block | .... | colorist (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Bob Badami | .... | music editor | |
| Dick Bernstein | .... | music editor | |
| Tom Boyd | .... | musician: oboe soloist | |
| Neil Brody | .... | music editor | |
| Lennie Niehaus | .... | conductor | |
| Linda Goldner Perry | .... | music supervisor | |
| James Thatcher | .... | musician: french horn | |
| Richard Wolf | .... | composer: theme music | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Michael McDuffee | .... | transportation coordinator | |
| Richard Padgett | .... | transportation co-captain (as Dick Padgett) | |
| Tim Roslan | .... | transportation co-captain (as Timothy Roslan) | |
Thanks | |||
| Estelle Endler | .... | dedicatee (as Estelle) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- 20th Century Fox (1987) (France) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox of Germany (1987) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Constantin-Filmverleih (1987) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Orion Pictures Corporation (1986) (USA) (theatrical)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1994) (USA) (VHS)
- HBO/Cannon Video (1986) (USA) (VHS)
- HBO/Cannon Video (1986) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (USA) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2009) (USA) (DVD) (The Robert Downey, Jr. Star Collection)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1987) (West Germany) (video)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (DVD)
- Cannom Creations (prosthetics)
- Animal Rentals Unlimited animals provided by
- Atmosphere Agency extras casting
- Cinema Research titles
- Inter Video video playback
- Keylite Production Services production services and equipment
- Pacific Title opticals
- Sunrise Films negative cutting
- Tony's Food Service catering
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Runtime:
96 min
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Black and White (prologue) | Color
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Certification:
Canada:14A | Finland:K-10 | Iceland:L | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | West Germany:6 (f) | Australia:M | Netherlands:MG6 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #27622) | New Zealand:M | Portugal:M/12 | Norway:10
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Trivia:
Rodney Dangerfield's character, Thorton Melon, was a trick diver in his younger days, as was Dangerfield himself.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: The scenes at the college campus all have the trees in beautiful fall colors except the one in the diving scenes. These trees are all in a healthy summer green.See more »
Quotes:
Chas:[limping off the diving board] I have got a really bad cramp. I've been having really bad cramps all week.
Jason Melon:It's probably menstrual.
Chas:Screw you, Melon!
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Jason Melon:It's probably menstrual.
Chas:Screw you, Melon!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Alvin Goes Back to School (1986) (TV)See more »
Soundtrack:
I'll Never Forget Your FaceSee more »
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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.