A teacher is assigned to be the principal of a violent, crime-ridden high school.
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| Jim Belushi | ... |
Rick Latimer
(as James Belushi)
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| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... |
Jake Phillips
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| Rae Dawn Chong | ... |
Hilary Orozco
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| Michael Wright | ... |
Victor Duncan
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| J.J. Cohen | ... |
White Zac
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| Esai Morales | ... |
Raymi Rojas
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| Troy Winbush | ... |
'Baby' Emile
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| Jacob Vargas | ... |
Arturo Diego
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Thomas Ryan | ... |
Robert Darcy
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| Reggie Johnson | ... |
Jojo
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| Kelly Jo Minter | ... |
Treena Lester
(as Kelly Minter)
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Ruth Beckford | ... |
Mrs. Jenkins
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Julian Brooks | ... |
Kevin
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Joan Valderrama | ... |
Secretary
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Rick Hamilton | ... |
Mr. Harkley
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Marty Pistone | ... |
Security Guard
(as Martin Pistone)
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Richard Dupell | ... |
Buddy
(as Richard Duppell)
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| Peter Fitzsimmons | ... |
Buddy
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| Joe Flood | ... |
Terhune
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| Annabel Armour | ... |
Mrs. Ripton
(as Ann Armour)
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| Tony Haney | ... |
Police Officer
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Sharon Thomas Cain | ... |
Kimberly
(as Sharon Thomas)
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Daniel Royal | ... |
Will
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Delores Mitchell | ... |
Mrs. Coswell
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Zoltan Gray | ... |
P.E. Teacher
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John Vick | ... |
Frank Valdis
(as John Allen Vick)
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Sean Michael Allen | ... |
Rolf
(as Sean Allen Barnes)
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Yuri Lane | ... |
Lance Woodbury
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Steve Birger | ... |
Stevie B.
(as Steve W. Birger)
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Gus Dimas | ... |
Gus
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Leo Downey | ... |
George Pierce
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Tom Winston | ... |
Principal O'Connor
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Kathryn Knotts | ... |
Jan Buchanan
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Marshall Jones | ... |
Gang Member
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Josh Wood | ... |
Charles Lester
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Mark Anger | ... |
Desk Officer
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Frank Deese | ... |
Mr. Petersen
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| J.J. Johnston | ... |
Will
(as J.J. Johnson)
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Doug White | ... |
Eric
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Wat Takeshita | ... |
Maintenance Man
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Cisco Valderrama | ... |
Drug Dealer
(as Elliott S. Valderrama)
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Joel Valentin | ... |
Kid
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| Jessica Looney | ... |
Girl
(as Jessica Wilson)
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Kaprice Wilson | ... |
Girl
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Bridgette Rodriguez | ... |
Girl
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Tom Bryant | ... |
Shocked Teacher
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Danny Kovacs | ... |
Substitute Teacher
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Charmaine Anderson | ... |
Hilary's Student
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Terry Coleman | ... |
Student
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Melissa Lee Holloman | ... |
Student
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Luis Zuno | ... |
Student
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Nemon Wade | ... |
Student
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Eural Wills | ... |
Student
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James Edward Griffin | ... |
Gang Student
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David Williams | ... |
Gang Student
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Melanie G. Muters | ... |
Alley Girl
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Linda Trowbridge | ... |
Nurse
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Danny Williams | ... |
Dangerous Danny
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| Bill Yarbrough | ... |
Randall
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Anthony McIntosh | ... |
Student
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| Lito Wilson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christopher Cain | ||
Written by
| Frank Deese | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Thomas H. Brodek | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jay Gruska | ||
| Strafe | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur Albert | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jack Hofstra | ||
Editorial Department
| Denise Cochran | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Marlys James | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Frank Kniest | ... | assistant film editor |
| Richard Garibaldi | ... | home video mastering colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
Art Direction by
| Mark Billerman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rick Brown | ||
Costume Design by
| Marianna Åström-De Fina | ... | (as Marianna Aström-DeFina) |
Makeup Department
| Steven E. Anderson | ... | key makeup artist |
| Karoly Balazs | ... | makeup advisor (as Balazs) |
| Candace Neal | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| James T. Davis | ... | unit production manager |
| Trevor Jolly | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Ted Zachary | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Myers | ... | first assistant director (as Charles D. Myers) |
| W. Thomas Snyder | ... | second assistant director (as Tom Snyder) |
Art Department
| F.X. Crowley | ... | assistant property master (as Frances X. Crowley) |
| Jeffrey P. Cude | ... | set dresser |
| Sean Everett | ... | property assistant (as Sean E. Markland) |
| Jack Kostelnik | ... | leadman |
| Teresa Nielsen | ... | set painter |
| Daniel J. Nilles | ... | set dresser |
| Michelle Souza | ... | set dresser (as Michelle L. Souza) |
| J. Michael Speakman | ... | assistant property master |
| Philip Steuer | ... | property master |
| I.J. Van Perre | ... | construction coordinator (as I.J. Van Perre Jr.) |
Sound Department
| Stephen Balliet | ... | boom operator |
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| David E. Campbell | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dave Campbell) |
| Gordon Daniel | ... | sound editor |
| G.W. Davis | ... | sound editor |
| Denis Dutton | ... | sound editor |
| Dan Gleich | ... | boom operator |
| John Paul Jones | ... | foley editor |
| Horace Manzanares | ... | assistant sound editor (as Horace Manzaneres) |
| Gilbert D. Marchant | ... | supervising sound editor |
| John T. Reitz | ... | re-recording mixer (as John Reitz) |
| Gregg Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Edward L. Sandlin | ... | sound editor (as Edward Sandlin) |
| Richard Stewart | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Andy Wiskes | ... | production sound mixer |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Douglas Cattaneo | ... | special effects |
| Allen S. Gross Jr. | ... | special effects |
| David Pier | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Mickey Alzola | ... | stunts |
| Bobby Angelle | ... | stunts |
| Michael Bransfield | ... | stunts |
| Lyle Byrum | ... | stunts |
| Everett Creach | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Laurie Creach | ... | stunts (as Lauri Creach) |
| Gregg Dandridge | ... | stunts |
| Kirk Elam | ... | stunts (as Kirk A. Elam) |
| Taylor Gilbert | ... | stunts |
| Len Glascow | ... | stunts |
| Scott Howell | ... | stunts (as Scott A. Howell) |
| Eileen Lane | ... | stunts |
| Shawn Patrick Lane | ... | stunts |
| William T. Lane | ... | stunts |
| Tyann Means | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Mulder | ... | stunts |
| Norma Nobile | ... | stunts |
| Kristen Suzanne Raden | ... | stunts (as Krissy Raden) |
| Michael Raden | ... | stunts (as Mike Raden) |
| Don Ruffin | ... | stunts |
| Vicki Swindell | ... | stunts |
| Shirley Walker | ... | stunts (as Shirley A. Walker) |
| Tom Wright | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sharon Alley | ... | second assistant camera |
| Anthony F. Balderrama | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gary M. Brickley | ... | best boy |
| Gregory M. Childers | ... | best boy grip |
| Greg Davies | ... | gaffer |
| Philip Holahan | ... | additional photographer |
| Barbara Lakin | ... | still photographer |
| Dennis Pope | ... | dolly grip |
| Don Starnes | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Jani Vournas | ... | electrical best boy |
Casting Department
| Terri Pappas | ... | extras casting |
| Cate Praggastis | ... | extras casting |
| Mae Williams | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Judy Feil | ... | costumer |
| Barbara Kassal | ... | costumer |
| Sue Miller | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Terry Gusto | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jellybean Benítez | ... | music supervisor (as Jellybean) |
| Ian Eales | ... | music recordist |
| Ken Johnson | ... | music editor |
| Steve Livingston | ... | music editor |
| Tim Sexton | ... | executive in charge of music (as Timothy R. Sexton) |
| Strafe | ... | music: "Set It Off" |
| Orion Crawford | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Daniel J. Johnson | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dulanie M. Ellis | ... | script supervisor (as Dulanie Ellis) |
| John Fusco | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Jon Thorgusen | ... | transportation captain |
| Randy White | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Nandi Bowe | ... | production assistant |
| Randi Lynn Braun | ... | titles |
| Jane Bucklin | ... | assistant: Mr. Brodek |
| Barbara Gutman | ... | assistant accountant |
| Doris Hellmann | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Arlene Johnson | ... | assistant: Mr. Cain |
| Jennifer Neiman | ... | production accountant |
| Steve Scheutzow | ... | production assistant (as Stephen Scheutzow) |
| Peter Steinfeld | ... | physical trainer: Body by Jake |
| Lauren Beth Strogoff | ... | unit publicist |
| Eugene M. Texeira | ... | craft service (as Eugene Texeira) |
| Cisco Valderrama | ... | production assistant (as E.S. Valderrama) |
| Thomas Vranesich | ... | production assistant |
| Laurel Walter | ... | production coordinator |
| Dara Weintraub | ... | production assistant (as Dara L. Weintraub) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- TriStar Pictures (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Cannon-Warner (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Brazil) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- RTL Entertainment (1993) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) (1997) (United States) (tv)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- SET India (2007) (India) (tv) (Chennai)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- D. Bassett & Associates (negative cutting)
- Lion's Gate Studios (post-production facilities)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Rick Latimer is a teacher who gets a job as the principal of a school with a very bad reputation. In fact, his transfer there is a kind of punishment because he beat up his wife's boyfriend. Rick finds himself in a school where drugs, knives, and guns are very usual things.
Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos |
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| Taglines | An educator who never plays by the rules. A high school where the only law is survival. Will he break it before it breaks him? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, California was used as the filming location for the affluent school at the beginning of the film. Many students and teachers served as extras. After filming of the scenes were finished, Jim Belushi posed for a picture with everyone from that school. The picture has been printed in the yearbook from that year since. See more » |
| Goofs | When Rick Latimer and Jake Phillips first meet, Jake takes his hat off, then, in the next shot, his hat is on. Finally, in a third shot, his hat is off again and he puts it back on. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Fatal Attraction/The Principal/Orphans/Amazon Women on the Moon/In the Mood (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Livin' in the Line of Fire See more » |
| Quotes |
Raymi:
Man, do you know where you are? You're at Brandel. Ain't you heard what they said about this place? Garbage NEVER leaves the dump. See more » |