
Animal House(1978)
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.


“He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll.”
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.

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
Back to School is a comedy film released in 1986 exploring themes of college, tutor, whirlpool, clothing store, bribe, clothing store owner. Directed by Alan Metter, it stars Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young. 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.
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