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Family comedy

The Undergrads (1985): Cast

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The Undergrads is a 1985 family comedy directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, starring Gary Farmer as Castro, Art Carney and James Kidnie. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Undergrads (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Family , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Undergrads About?

The premise of The Undergrads without spoilers.

When an elderly man learns his son plans to place him in a retirement home, his grandson rebels and refuses to let it happen. Determined, the grandson invites the senior to live with him in his college dorm, turning the campus into an unlikely home for the two and sparking comedic chaos.

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Cast & crew

The Undergrads Cast & Characters

Gary Farmer leads the cast as Castro, with Art Carney as Mel Adler and James Kidnie as Butch. Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Steven Hilliard Stern

More films directed by Steven Hilliard Stern: Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, Black Fox: Good Men and Bad, Black Fox: The Price of Peace and To Save the Children.

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The Undergrads Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Ένας Παππούς στα Θρανία” and “Vaari koulunpenkillä”.

Also known as
  • Ένας Παππούς στα Θρανία
  • Vaari koulunpenkillä
  • Pépé le moqueur
  • Titolo di studio: nonno
  • Teen-Academy
  • Vovô Adolescente

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The Undergrads FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Undergrads, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Undergrads?

The Undergrads runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Undergrads released?

The Undergrads was released on May 5, 1985.

Who directed The Undergrads?

The Undergrads was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.

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Who is in the cast of The Undergrads?

The Undergrads stars Gary Farmer as Castro, Art Carney as Mel Adler and James Kidnie as Butch, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Undergrads have a post-credit scene?

No. The Undergrads has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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