Revenge of the Nerds

Revenge of the Nerds follows Lewis and Gilbert, two brainy freshmen who are tormented by the Alpha Beta jocks and their sorority allies at Adams College. After being rejected by every fraternity, they form their own chapter and wage a hilarious battle for campus respect and equality. The film became a beloved 1980s comedy classic celebrating underdogs and the triumph of brains over brawn.

• The film was shot on location at the University of Arizona.
• Robert Carradine based Lamar's walk on a friend's mannerism.
• The movie spawned three sequels and a failed TV pilot.
• Budget was approximately $8 million; it grossed over $40 million.
• Anthony Edwards almost turned down the role of Gilbert.

• We have news for the beautiful people. There's a lot more of us than there are of you.
• I just wanted to say that I'm a nerd, and I'm pretty proud of it.
• Are you a fag? No, I'm a nerd.
• If you touch one hair on their heads, I'll have you expelled.
• This is all your fault. You and your stupid idea to come to Adams College.