Plot
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.
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Burt Young
Lou
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
William Zabka
Chas
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
Crew
Alan Metter
Director
William Porter
Screenplay
Harold Ramis
Screenplay
PJ Torokvei
Screenplay
Chuck Russell
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Steven Kampmann
Screenplay
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