From the Trivia, he was obviously involved in production + reshooting the ending to add the kiss
Why did he take his name off the finished film?I assume he didn't like the finished product. What didn't he like? Why didn't he recut himself?
I recently attended a convention where one of the main stars was a guest. I asked her the same question. The answer: Spielberg didn't want to share billing with Aaron Spelling. Apparently they did not get along. I think she said one of the big disagreements was over the English teacher re-appearing at the end. On a side note, she said Spielberg was VERY involved with the production. Man, he must REALLY hate Spelling.
shareThanks for the answer jamieleefan1. I was coming here to ask this very question.
A film's budget should be one of the last things considered when judging its artistic value.
It's funny, she told me he basically directed and/or co-directed (I forget what she actually said) the scene before the end credits. I was watching it on tv last night and you can totally tell. The famous Spielberg push-in is right there.
shareBecause the style is a total rip-off of John Hughes. Think about it.
shareso anyone that does a high school movie in the 80's is just ripping off John Hughes? thats one of the most idiotic things I've ever heard
shareIt isn't a John Hughes ripoff. It's an extended length sophomoric student film with standard plot and character clichés and overly stylized yet meaningless film contrivances. A pig with lipstick.
shareHe realized what a piece of crap film this was. He cannot just cut someone else's film.
shareAmen. This film is a waste of time. I only watched it because of all the positive reviews. If you couldn't see the ending coming screaming at you after the first 15 minutes then perhaps you haven't watched many movies or TV shows. Also, what a complete waste of Jeffrey Tambor (he's hardly used and, even worse, never gets a chance to show his wonderful comedic talents).
shareI don't even remember it getting positive reviews.
shareThe positive reviews here on IMDb.
shareThose aren't real critics.
shareWho cares if they're critics or not? How many critics have bashed films that are good & vice versa? I don't put a lot of stock in what critics say & neither should anybody else.
Also, this film was no masterpiece but it was hardly garbage. Imho, It is one of the best teen movies ever made & highly entertaining as well. It's as least as good as the Breakfast Club if not better.
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Wait a minute. Are they people hating on this movie? It's only the best high school era movie ever. I just don't get some people
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I guess you had to be around in the 80's or 90's to enjoy this film. I loved it. It's very funny and Richard Tyson does a great job as the bully. It's not the best High School film though. That probably goes to Fast Times At Ridgemont High or Ferris Bueuller's Day Off. Three O'Clock High seems more like an after school special. It's still a fun ride and it's not a long movie. i still have this on DVD. This is a good watch for teenage girls and boys I think.
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For the millionth time, Buddy is not a bully. he's only a boy that dislikes being touched.
shareThe best high school film of all time is The Breakfast Club. Ferris is number 2.
shareAgreed. It's a great film.
shareMaybe Spielbo didn't want his name being used as a bait to give this film an undeserved box office
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I'm guessing, that at the end of the day, it wasn't a Speilberg film. It didn't fit his genre, and his name is important. Its his brand, essentially.
If Coca Cola suddenly started selling Wacky Wall Walkers, it would confuse their brand in the marketplace, and it would ultimately hurt the brand.
Yes, Speilberg was involved in the film, but why shouldn't he be? As a producer, the film's profit is his profit.... He simply just took his name out of the credits. But, he's still getting paid for it.