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Synopsis
Self-made wealthy guy Rodney Dangerfield decides he needs a better education--and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Dangerfield joins his son Keith Gordon at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while son tries to fit in with his snobbish and brutish fellow students. English professor Sally Kellerman forms a strong bond with Dangerfield, encouraging both father and son to stick out their first year despite all odds. The finale involves some slapstick at the swimming pool diving board, and the obligatory commencement address delivered by Dangerfield, who proves that he can crack jokes without tugging at his tie. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Adrienne Barbeau Vanessa
Ned Beatty Dean Martin
Rodney Dangerfield Thornton Melon
Severn Darden Dr. Barazini
Robert Downey, Jr. Derek
Terry Farrell Valerie
Sally Kellerman Diane
Sam Kinison Prof. Terguson
Edie McClurg Marge
Robert Picardo Giorgio
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Himself
M. Emmet Walsh Coach Turnbull
Paxton Whitehead Philip Barbay
Burt Young Lou
William Zabka Chas
Keith Gordon Jason Melon

Production Crew

Thomas E. Ackerman Cinematographer
Danny Elfman Composer (Music Score)
Dorinda Rice Wood Costume Designer
Alan Metter Director
David Rawlins Editor
Estelle Endler Executive Producer
Harold Ramis Executive Producer
Michael Endler Executive Producer
Hallie D'Amore Makeup
Chuck Russell Producer
Estelle Endler Producer
Harold Ramis Producer
David Snyder Production Designer
Marjorie Stone McShirley Production Designer
Dennis Snee Screen Story
Greg Fields Screen Story
Rodney Dangerfield Screen Story
Harold Ramis Screenwriter
Michael Elias Screenwriter
Peter Torokvei Screenwriter
Rich Eustis Screenwriter
Rodney Dangerfield Screenwriter
Steven Kampmann Screenwriter
Vern Porter Screenwriter
Will Aldis Screenwriter
Will Porter Screenwriter
Edmund Silkaitis Set Designer
Dennis Snee Short Story Author
Greg Fields Short Story Author
Richard Wolf Songwriter
Michael Lantieri Special Effects
Chuck Picerni, Jr. Stunts
Dick Ziker Stunts
Pete Antico Stunts
Year: 1986
Runtime: 96
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Color type
DeLuxe Color

Produced by
Orion
Paper Clip

Release
June 13, 1986 (USA)
by Orion