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13/06/1986 Comedy 1h 36m
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He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.

Overview

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.

  1. Alan Metter

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Rodney Dangerfield

    Thornton Melon

  2. Sally Kellerman

    Diane

  3. Burt Young

    Lou

  4. Keith Gordon

    Jason Melon

  5. Robert Downey Jr.

    Derek

  6. William Zabka

    Chas

  7. Paxton Whitehead

    Phillip Barbay

  8. Adrienne Barbeau

    Vanessa

  9. M. Emmet Walsh

    Coach Turnbull

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$11,000,000.00

Revenue
$91,258,000.00

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