Back to School (1986)

Academic Fraud

Dr. Barbay (Paxton Whitehead) accuses Thornton (Rodney Dangerfield) of academic fraud and suggests an oral examination.

Directed by Alan Metter.

Released in 1986 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Wise Guy
  • character-type: Dean
  • character-type: Student
  • character-type: Professor
  • action: Laugh
  • editors-choice: Jerks
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Late Night Comedies
  • mood: Angry
  • mood: Funny
  • primary-occasion: School Events
  • secondary-occasion: College
  • prop: Gift
  • setting: Office
  • theme: Education
  • theme: Manipulation
  • theme: Truth
  • theme: Honesty
  • theme: Character
  • theme: Honor
  • actor: Paxton Whitehead
  • actor: Rodney Dangerfield
  • actor: Ned Beatty
  • director: Alan Metter
  • producer: Harold Ramis
  • producer: Chuck Russell
  • producer: Michael Endler
  • producer: Estelle Endler
  • cinematographer: Thomas E. Ackerman
  • composer: Danny Elfman
  • editor: David Rawlins
  • costume-designer: Durinda Wood
  • production-designer: David L. Snyder
  • role-name: Dean David Martin
  • role-name: Dr. Phillip Barbay
  • role-name: Thornton Melon
  • screenwriter: Steven Kampmann
  • screenwriter: Harold Ramis
  • screenwriter: Peter Torokvei
  • screenwriter: William Porter
  • screenwriter: Rodney Dangerfield
  • screenwriter: Greg Fields
  • screenwriter: Dennis Snee
  • screenwriter: Rich Eustis
  • year: 1986
  • studio: MGM