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Original title: Summer School

19871987
PG-13PG-13
1h 37m

Mark Harmon in Summer School (1987)

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Freddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on "field trips" - until he'... Read allFreddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on "field trips" - until he's fired unless all his students pass the test.Freddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on "field trips" - until he's fired unless all his students pass the test.

Director
- Carl Reiner
Writers
- Stuart Birnbaum(story)
- David Dashev(story)
- Jeff Franklin(story)
Stars

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Awards
- 1 nomination

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Summer School

Mark Harmon, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Dean Cameron, Richard Steven Horvitz, and Shawnee Smith in Summer School (1987)

Kirstie Alley, Mark Harmon, and Robin Thomas in Summer School (1987)

Mark Harmon in Summer School (1987)

Patrick Labyorteaux in Summer School (1987)

Gary Riley in Summer School (1987)

Courtney Thorne-Smith in Summer School (1987)

Robin Thomas in Summer School (1987)

Fabiana Udenio, Dean Cameron, and Gary Riley in Summer School (1987)

Mark Harmon and Carl Reiner in Summer School (1987)

Kirstie Alley and Mark Harmon in Summer School (1987)

Kelly Jo Minter in Summer School (1987)

Carl Reiner and Robin Thomas in Summer School (1987)

Freddy Shoopas Freddy Shoop

Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishopas Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop

Vice Principal Phil Gillsas Vice Principal Phil Gills

Patrick Labyorteaux

Kevin Winchesteras Kevin Winchester

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Pam Houseas Pam House

Francis 'Chainsaw' Grempas Francis 'Chainsaw' Gremp

Dave Frazieras Dave Frazier

Kelly Jo Minter

Denise Greenas Denise Green
(as Kelly Minter)

Larry Kazamiasas Larry Kazamias

Rhonda Altobelloas Rhonda Altobello

Richard Steven Horvitz

Alan Eakianas Alan Eakian

Anna-Maria Mazarellias Anna-Maria Mazarelli

Francis X. McCarthy

Principal Kelbanas Principal Kelban
(as Frank McCarthy)

Judgeas Judge

Lucy Lee Flippin

Substitute Teacher - Ms. Curaas Substitute Teacher - Ms. Cura

Kimas Kim
(as Amy Stock)

Mr. Grempas Mr. Gremp

Laura Waterbury

Mrs. Grempas Mrs. Gremp

Director
- Carl Reiner
Writers
- Stuart Birnbaum(story)
- David Dashev(story)
- Jeff Franklin(story) (screenplay)
All cast & crew
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A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some. —Steve Derby <sderby@sdeco.com>

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Taglines
- At Ocean Front High, what do they call a guy who cuts classes, hates homework, and lives for summer vacations? Teacher.
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
Certificate
- PG-13
Parents guide

Trivia
On Shoop's left hand, you can see that he has injured one of his fingers and it appears to have been smashed. This occurred when Mark Harmon had to actually put out the fire on the couch during the party scene that grew quickly out of control.

Goofs
When Rhonda stands up during first roll call and pats her pregnant stomach, the echo of the ball under her shirt is audible.

Quotes
Chainsaw: You passed and I failed! You asshole! How could you do that to me?
Dave: It was an accident. I'll take it again. I can fail, I know I can.

Alternate versions
The UK VHS version was cut by 48 secs by the BBFC to remove all footage of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). This film was banned on video at the time and so no footage could be included.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Mark Harmon/Barry Sobel/Charles Batton (1987)

Soundtracks
Happy
by Oingo Boingo
Written and Performed by Danny Elfman

Top review

This teacher was kick ass

When this movie came out, i was only 4, so i didn't see it when it came out in the theater. I happened to stumble upon it 3 years ago and i've watched it above 100 times since. The best part is when Dave and Chainsaw do everyones make-up and they do their rendition of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Classic!!

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Release date
- July 22, 1987 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Summer School
Filming locations
- Charles Evans Hughes Jr. High School - 5607 Capistrano, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production company
- Paramount Pictures
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Gross US & Canada
- $35,659,098
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,012,274
- Jul 26, 1987
Gross worldwide
- $35,659,098

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Runtime
1 hour 37 minutes
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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