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Comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield

When middle-aged, self-made millionaire Thornton Melon unexpectedly visits his son Jason at university, both their lives take a new course. Enrolling, Melon Sr proves a very immature student.
(1986)
Film Reviews pages 48-58

Contributors

Director:
Alan Metter
Thornton Melon:
Rodney Dangerfield
Jason Melon:
Keith Gordon
Diane Turner:
Sally Kellerman
Lou:
Burt Young
Derek:
Robert Downey Jr
Philip Barbay:
Paxton Whitehead
Valerie Desmond:
Terry Farrell
Vanessa:
Adrien Nebarbeau
Dean Martin:
Ned Beatty
Coach Turnbull:
Memmet Walsh
Kurt Vonnegut Jr:
Kurt Vonnegut
Source: Radio Times

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