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Revenge of the Nerds
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Revenge of the Nerds

1984-07-20 · 90 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy

At Adams College, the jocks rule from their house on high, the Alpha Beta fraternity. So when a group of socially-challenged misfits try to go Greek, they're instantly rejected by every house on campus. Deciding to start their own frat to protect their outcast brothers, the nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.

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Production details

Directors
Jeff Kanew
Production companies
Interscope Communications, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 40,900,000

Top Cast

Robert CarradineRobert CarradineLewis Skolnick
Anthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsGilbert Lowell
Timothy BusfieldTimothy BusfieldArnold Poindexter
Curtis ArmstrongCurtis Armstrong'Booger' Dawson
Larry B. ScottLarry B. ScottLamar Latrell
Andrew CasseseAndrew CasseseHarold Wormser
Brian TochiBrian TochiToshiro Takashi
Julia MontgomeryJulia MontgomeryBetty Childs
Michelle MeyrinkMichelle MeyrinkJudy
Ted McGinleyTed McGinleyStan Gable
Matt SalingerMatt SalingerDanny Burke
Donald GibbDonald GibbFred "The Ogre" Palowakski
James CromwellJames CromwellMr. Skolnick
David WohlDavid WohlDean Ulich
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanCoach Harris
Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyU.N. Jefferson
Alice HirsonAlice HirsonMrs. Lowe
F. William ParkerF. William ParkerSergeant
Lisa WelchLisa WelchSuzy
Roger CarterU.N. Assistant

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