''Campus Man'' is a 1987 American

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directed by Ron Casden and written by Geoffrey Baere and Matt Dorff. The film stars

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, Steven Lyon,

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and

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. The film was released on April 10, 1987, by

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Plot

Todd Barrett is an aspiring businessman. He has got what it takes, but what he doesn't have is enough money to stay in college. So, he cooks up a plan to make the first ever all-male sports calendar. He eventually convinces Cactus Jack, a very shadowy and tough loan shark, to give him money to make the deal. Todd makes enough to pay for his education, but what about the money he owes Cactus Jack?

Cast

Reception

The film grossed $319,218 in its opening weekend.

References

External links

* 1987 comedy films 1987 films Films produced by Jon Landau Films scored by James Newton Howard Films set in universities and colleges RKO Pictures films American comedy films Paramount Pictures films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films 1987 directorial debut films {{1980s-US-film-stub