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Back to School

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
Release Date: Friday, June 13 1986
37 years ago
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Portrait of Rodney DangerfieldRodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield was
64 in Back to School
as 'Thornton Melon'.
Tue, Nov 22 1921 –
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Portrait of Sally KellermanSally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman was
49 in Back to School
as 'Diane'.
Wed, Jun 02 1937 –
Thu, Feb 24 2022
Portrait of Burt YoungBurt Young
Burt Young was
46 in Back to School
as 'Lou'.
Tue, Apr 30 1940 –
Sun, Oct 08 2023
Portrait of Keith GordonKeith Gordon
Keith Gordon was
25 in Back to School
as 'Jason Melon'.
Fri, Feb 03 1961
Portrait of Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. was
21 in Back to School
as 'Derek'.
Sun, Apr 04 1965
Portrait of William ZabkaWilliam Zabka
William Zabka was
20 in Back to School
as 'Chas'.
Wed, Oct 20 1965
Portrait of Paxton WhiteheadPaxton Whitehead
Paxton Whitehead was
48 in Back to School
as 'Phillip Barbay'.
Sun, Oct 17 1937 –
Fri, Jun 16 2023
Portrait of Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau was
41 in Back to School
as 'Vanessa'.
Mon, Jun 11 1945
Portrait of M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh was
51 in Back to School
as 'Coach Turnbull'.
Fri, Mar 22 1935 –
Tue, Mar 19 2024
Portrait of Terry FarrellTerry Farrell
Terry Farrell was
22 in Back to School
as 'Valerie'.
Tue, Nov 19 1963
Portrait of Ned BeattyNed Beatty
Ned Beatty was
48 in Back to School
as 'Dean Martin'.
Tue, Jul 06 1937 –
Sun, Jun 13 2021
Portrait of Severn DardenSevern Darden
Severn Darden was
56 in Back to School
as 'Dr. Barazini'.
Sat, Nov 09 1929 –
Sat, May 27 1995
Portrait of Sam KinisonSam Kinison
Sam Kinison was
32 in Back to School
as 'Professor Terguson'.
Tue, Dec 08 1953 –
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Portrait of Robert PicardoRobert Picardo
Robert Picardo was
32 in Back to School
as 'Giorgio'.
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Portrait of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was
>> in Back to School
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edie McClurgEdie McClurg
Edie McClurg was
34 in Back to School
as 'Marge'.
Mon, Jul 23 1951
Portrait of Sarah AbrellSarah Abrell
Sarah Abrell was
>> in Back to School
as 'Sorority Girl'.
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Portrait of Dana AllisonDana Allison
Dana Allison was
>> in Back to School
as 'Young Woman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Boris AplonBoris Aplon
Boris Aplon was
75 in Back to School
as 'Tony Meloni'.
Thu, Jul 14 1910 –
Mon, Nov 27 1995
Portrait of Nora BolandNora Boland
Nora Boland was
>> in Back to School
as 'Agnes'.
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Portrait of Kimberlin BrownKimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Brown was
24 in Back to School
as 'Girl in Dorm Hallway'.
Thu, Jun 29 1961
Portrait of Lisa DentonLisa Denton
Lisa Denton was
>> in Back to School
as 'Lisa'.
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Portrait of Bob DrewBob Drew
Bob Drew was
>> in Back to School
as 'Contractor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Holly HayesHolly Hayes
Holly Hayes was
>> in Back to School
as 'Girl in the Crowd'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jason HerveyJason Hervey
Jason Hervey was
14 in Back to School
as 'Young Thornton'.
Thu, Apr 06 1972
Portrait of Leslie ScarboroughLeslie Scarborough
Leslie Scarborough was
28 in Back to School
as 'Coed #1'.
Sat, Nov 30 1957
Portrait of James IngersollJames Ingersoll
James Ingersoll was
38 in Back to School
as 'Judge'.
Thu, Jan 08 1948
Portrait of Michael McGradyMichael McGrady
Michael McGrady was
26 in Back to School
as 'Player #1'.
Wed, Mar 30 1960
Portrait of Santos MoralesSantos Morales
Santos Morales was
>> in Back to School
as 'Bartender'.
Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Jul 07 2012
Portrait of Beth PetersBeth Peters
Beth Peters was
>> in Back to School
as 'Mrs. Stuyvesant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil RubensteinPhil Rubenstein
Phil Rubenstein was
45 in Back to School
as 'Executive #1'.
Sat, Aug 03 1940 –
Fri, Jun 26 1992
Portrait of Timothy StackTimothy Stack
Timothy Stack was
31 in Back to School
as 'Trendy Man'.
Sun, Nov 21 1954
Portrait of Steve SweeneySteve Sweeney
Steve Sweeney was
>> in Back to School
as 'Security Guard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stacey TotenStacey Toten
Stacey Toten was
>> in Back to School
as 'Hot Tub Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John William YoungJohn William Young
John William Young was
35 in Back to School
as 'Executive #2'.
Fri, Mar 23 1951
Portrait of Brad ZutautBrad Zutaut
Brad Zutaut was
>> in Back to School
as 'Petey'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Josh SaylorJosh Saylor
Josh Saylor was
>> in Back to School
as 'Student in Diane's Class'.
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Portrait of William GrauerWilliam Grauer
William Grauer was
>> in Back to School
as 'Drunken Student'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kristen AldrichKristen Aldrich
Kristen Aldrich was
>> in Back to School
as 'Girl in Diane's Class'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Becky LeBeauBecky LeBeau
Becky LeBeau was
24 in Back to School
as 'Hot Tub Girl'.
Sun, Feb 11 1962
Portrait of Tricia HillTricia Hill
Tricia Hill was
>> in Back to School
as 'Lisa's Friend'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jill D. MerinJill D. Merin
Jill D. Merin was
>> in Back to School
as 'Girl at Dorm Party'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John William JamesJohn William James
John William James was
>> in Back to School
as 'Man in Stands'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric AlverEric Alver
Eric Alver was
>> in Back to School
as 'Student at Fraternity Party'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Theresa LyonsTheresa Lyons
Theresa Lyons was
>> in Back to School
as 'Cashier'.
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Portrait of Dallas WinklerDallas Winkler
Dallas Winkler was
>> in Back to School
as 'Rodette'.
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Portrait of Lisa MontgomeryLisa Montgomery
Lisa Montgomery was
>> in Back to School
as 'Rodette'.
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Portrait of Kimberlee CarlsonKimberlee Carlson
Kimberlee Carlson was
>> in Back to School
as 'Rodette'.
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Portrait of Curtis StoneCurtis Stone
Curtis Stone was
>> in Back to School
as '"Twist & Shout" Band Member'.
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Portrait of Michael ReidMichael Reid
Michael Reid was
>> in Back to School
as '"Twist & Shout" Band Member'.
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Portrait of Cactus MoserCactus Moser
Cactus Moser was
>> in Back to School
as '"Twist & Shout" Band Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brian O'DoughteryBrian O'Doughtery
Brian O'Doughtery was
>> in Back to School
as '"Twist & Shout" Band Member'.
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Portrait of Davey FaragherDavey Faragher
Davey Faragher was
>> in Back to School
as '"Twist & Shout" Band Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cliffie StoneCliffie Stone
Cliffie Stone was
>> in Back to School
as '"Twist & Shout" Band Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Danny ElfmanDanny Elfman
Danny Elfman was
33 in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
Fri, May 29 1953
Portrait of Leon SchneidermanLeon Schneiderman
Leon Schneiderman was
>> in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve BartekSteve Bartek
Steve Bartek was
34 in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
Wed, Jan 30 1952
Portrait of Dale TurnerDale Turner
Dale Turner was
>> in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny Vatos HernandezJohnny Vatos Hernandez
Johnny Vatos Hernandez was
>> in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
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Portrait of John AvilaJohn Avila
John Avila was
>> in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
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Portrait of Sam 'Sluggo' PhippsSam 'Sluggo' Phipps
Sam 'Sluggo' Phipps was
>> in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
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Portrait of Mike BacichMike Bacich
Mike Bacich was
>> in Back to School
as 'Oingo Boingo Band Member'.
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Crew

Portrait of Alan MetterAlan Metter
Director
Alan Metter was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Margie Stone McShirleyMargie Stone McShirley
Assistant Art Director
Margie Stone McShirley was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of David RawlinsDavid Rawlins
Editor, Second Unit Director
David Rawlins was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Thomas E. AckermanThomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Thomas E. Ackerman was
37 in Back to School
Tue, Sep 14 1948
Portrait of Frederick MooreFrederick Moore
Second Unit Director of Photography
Frederick Moore was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve CohenSteve Cohen
Second Assistant Director
Steve Cohen was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert P. CohenRobert P. Cohen
First Assistant Director
Robert P. Cohen was
42 in Back to School
Tue, Jan 11 1944 –
Thu, Dec 17 2020
Portrait of Dustin BernardDustin Bernard
Second Second Assistant Director
Dustin Bernard was
34 in Back to School
Thu, Dec 13 1951
Portrait of Michael LooneyMichael Looney
Second Assistant Director
Michael Looney was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Jerry SobulJerry Sobul
Second Unit First Assistant Director
Jerry Sobul was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Harold RamisHarold Ramis
Screenplay, Executive Producer
Harold Ramis was
41 in Back to School
Tue, Nov 21 1944 –
Mon, Feb 24 2014
Portrait of Steven KampmannSteven Kampmann
Screenplay
Steven Kampmann was
39 in Back to School
Sat, May 31 1947
Portrait of William PorterWilliam Porter
Screenplay
William Porter was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of PJ TorokveiPJ Torokvei
Screenplay
PJ Torokvei was
35 in Back to School
Mon, Mar 19 1951 –
Wed, Jul 03 2013
Portrait of Chuck RussellChuck Russell
Producer, Production Manager
Chuck Russell was
28 in Back to School
Fri, May 09 1958
Portrait of Michael EndlerMichael Endler
Executive Producer
Michael Endler was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Estelle EndlerEstelle Endler
Executive Producer
Estelle Endler was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Gordon DavidsonGordon Davidson
Sound Editor
Gordon Davidson was
39 in Back to School
Sun, Aug 04 1946 –
Wed, Feb 18 1998
Portrait of Bob BadamiBob Badami
Music Editor
Bob Badami was
34 in Back to School
Tue, Oct 02 1951
Portrait of Dick BernsteinDick Bernstein
Music Editor
Dick Bernstein was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Darren T. HolmesDarren T. Holmes
Assistant Editor
Darren T. Holmes was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Burton WeinsteinBurton Weinstein
ADR Editor
Burton Weinstein was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of James MathenyJames Matheny
Sound Editor
James Matheny was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Fred JudkinsFred Judkins
Supervising Sound Editor
Fred Judkins was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of James J. KlingerJames J. Klinger
Sound Editor
James J. Klinger was
51 in Back to School
Thu, Mar 07 1935
Portrait of Mark GordonMark Gordon
Sound Editor
Mark Gordon was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Neil BurrowNeil Burrow
Sound Editor
Neil Burrow was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Don S. WaldenDon S. Walden
Sound Editor
Don S. Walden was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom C. McCarthyTom C. McCarthy
Supervising Sound Editor
Tom C. McCarthy was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Mike WilsonMike Wilson
Assistant Sound Editor
Mike Wilson was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Melinda CookeMelinda Cooke
Apprentice Sound Editor
Melinda Cooke was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Danny ElfmanDanny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Danny Elfman was
33 in Back to School
Fri, May 29 1953
Portrait of Linda Goldner PerryLinda Goldner Perry
Music Supervisor
Linda Goldner Perry was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick ZikerDick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Dick Ziker was
46 in Back to School
Mon, Jan 15 1940
Portrait of Manny PerryManny Perry
Stunts
Manny Perry was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of John C. MeierJohn C. Meier
Stunts
John C. Meier was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Richard EpperRichard Epper
Stunts
Richard Epper was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary EpperGary Epper
Stunts
Gary Epper was
41 in Back to School
Sun, Dec 31 1944 –
Sat, Dec 01 2007
Portrait of Chris CarpenterChris Carpenter
Sound Effects
Chris Carpenter was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Michael RunyardMichael Runyard
Stunts
Michael Runyard was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael LantieriMichael Lantieri
Special Effects Supervisor
Michael Lantieri was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Scott WilderScott Wilder
Stunts
Scott Wilder was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Tom ElliottTom Elliott
Stunts
Tom Elliott was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck Picerni Jr.Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunts
Chuck Picerni Jr. was
25 in Back to School
Wed, Mar 29 1961
Portrait of Greg FieldsGreg Fields
Story
Greg Fields was
31 in Back to School
Sat, Jun 11 1955 –
Mon, Apr 15 2002
Portrait of Spike SilverSpike Silver
Stunts
Spike Silver was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Dennis SneeDennis Snee
Story
Dennis Snee was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Durinda WoodDurinda Wood
Costume Design
Durinda Wood was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Judy RosenthalJudy Rosenthal
Script Supervisor
Judy Rosenthal was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Justin De RosaJustin De Rosa
Stunts
Justin De Rosa was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Carlos A. HerzerCarlos A. Herzer
Stunts
Carlos A. Herzer was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dean WeinDean Wein
Stunts
Dean Wein was
38 in Back to School
Tue, Mar 02 1948
Portrait of Bill NelsonBill Nelson
Sound Mixer
Bill Nelson was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Gregory J. BarnettGregory J. Barnett
Stunts
Gregory J. Barnett was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Janna PhillipsJanna Phillips
Assistant Makeup Artist
Janna Phillips was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Esther VivanteEsther Vivante
Script Supervisor
Esther Vivante was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Hallie D'AmoreHallie D'Amore
Makeup Department Head
Hallie D'Amore was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David L. SnyderDavid L. Snyder
Production Design
David L. Snyder was
41 in Back to School
Fri, Sep 22 1944
Portrait of Todd BryantTodd Bryant
Stunts
Todd Bryant was
22 in Back to School
Tue, Oct 08 1963
Portrait of Rodney DangerfieldRodney Dangerfield
Story
Rodney Dangerfield was
64 in Back to School
Tue, Nov 22 1921 –
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Portrait of Ric McElvinRic McElvin
Leadman
Ric McElvin was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Caro JonesCaro Jones
Casting
Caro Jones was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Allan GrafAllan Graf
Stunts
Allan Graf was
36 in Back to School
Fri, Dec 16 1949
Portrait of Pete AnticoPete Antico
Stunts
Pete Antico was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don Charles McGovernDon Charles McGovern
Stunts
Don Charles McGovern was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sandy AmponSandy Ampon
Costumer
Sandy Ampon was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Anderson MartinAnderson Martin
Stunts
Anderson Martin was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of David Q. QuickDavid Q. Quick
Property Master
David Q. Quick was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joyce RudolphJoyce Rudolph
Still Photographer
Joyce Rudolph was
41 in Back to School
Sun, May 20 1945
Portrait of Hilda HodgesHilda Hodges
Foley Artist
Hilda Hodges was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Noon OrsattiNoon Orsatti
Stunts
Noon Orsatti was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy Hank HookerBilly Hank Hooker
Stunts
Billy Hank Hooker was
42 in Back to School
Thu, Dec 23 1943
Portrait of Ellis CohenEllis Cohen
Costume Supervisor
Ellis Cohen was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Ann NewfieldMary Ann Newfield
Script Supervisor
Mary Ann Newfield was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vanessa Theme AmentVanessa Theme Ament
Foley Artist
Vanessa Theme Ament was
31 in Back to School
Sat, Jan 08 1955
Portrait of Alan GornickAlan Gornick
Underwater Camera
Alan Gornick was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda DeScennaLinda DeScenna
Set Decoration
Linda DeScenna was
37 in Back to School
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Portrait of Mary McLaglenMary McLaglen
Production Coordinator
Mary McLaglen was
27 in Back to School
Wed, May 27 1959
Portrait of Gary HymesGary Hymes
Stunts
Gary Hymes was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steven Curtis HuschSteven Curtis Husch
Set Dresser
Steven Curtis Husch was
29 in Back to School
Thu, Nov 15 1956
Portrait of Steve PicerniSteve Picerni
Stunts
Steve Picerni was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal BurtonHal Burton
Stunts
Hal Burton was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cyndi Lee RiceCyndi Lee Rice
Stunts
Cyndi Lee Rice was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol ReesCarol Rees
Stunts
Carol Rees was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff GoldenbergJeff Goldenberg
Second Assistant Camera
Jeff Goldenberg was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Tom McCownTom McCown
Set Dresser
Tom McCown was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Karen StandardKaren Standard
Casting Assistant
Karen Standard was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Jamie AndersonJamie Anderson
Camera Operator
Jamie Anderson was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Donna Barrett GilbertDonna Barrett Gilbert
Key Hair Stylist
Donna Barrett Gilbert was
>> in Back to School
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas KnappDouglas Knapp
Camera Operator
Douglas Knapp was
36 in Back to School
Fri, Aug 05 1949 –
Mon, Feb 03 2020
Portrait of Melissa SkoffMelissa Skoff
Casting
Melissa Skoff was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Jules StrasserJules Strasser
Boom Operator
Jules Strasser was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Hugh HookerHugh Hooker
Stunts
Hugh Hooker was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of William OliverWilliam Oliver
Stunts
William Oliver was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of David L. ParrishDavid L. Parrish
First Assistant Camera
David L. Parrish was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Tim MoranTim Moran
Special Effects Assistant
Tim Moran was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of David DravesDavid Draves
Stunt Driver
David Draves was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Mike OstavichMike Ostavich
Stunt Driver
Mike Ostavich was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Mark LindoutMark Lindout
Stunt Driver
Mark Lindout was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of To LeeTo Lee
Second Assistant Camera
To Lee was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Edmund SilkaitisEdmund Silkaitis
Set Designer
Edmund Silkaitis was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Janet StoutJanet Stout
Costumer
Janet Stout was
>> in Back to School
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Portrait of Jeffrey S. LeaderJeffrey S. Leader
First Assistant Camera
Jeffrey S. Leader was
>> in Back to School
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