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School Daze (1988)

R  121 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Musical   -  12 February 1988 (USA)
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A not so popular young man wants to pledge to a popular fraternity at his historically black college.

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Spike Lee

Writer:

Spike Lee
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laurence Fishburne ...
Dap
Giancarlo Esposito ...
Julian
Tisha Campbell-Martin ...
Jane Toussaint (as Tisha Campbell)
Kyme Kyme ...
Rachel Meadows
Joe Seneca Joe Seneca ...
President McPherson
Ellen Holly Ellen Holly ...
Odrie McPherson
Art Evans ...
Cedar Cloud
Ossie Davis ...
Coach Odom
Bill Nunn ...
Grady
James Bond III James Bond III ...
Monroe
Branford Marsalis ...
Jordan
Kadeem Hardison ...
Edge
Eric Payne Eric Payne ...
Booker T. (as Eric A. Payne)
Spike Lee ...
Half-Pint
Anthony Thompkins ...
Doo-Doo Breath
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Storyline

In the South of the United States are taking place confrontations between two groups of students who have different ideas and are not able to accept the one of the oponent. Written by Volker Boehm  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Aulas turbulentas See more »

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,802,656 (USA) (15 February 1988) (220 Screens)

Gross:

$14,545,844 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Did You Know?

Trivia

'Tisha Campbell' stated that she had no idea what a "jiggabo" was prior to joining the project. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the "I Don't Wanna Be Alone Tonite" number, the black gloves that the Gamma Rays wear go from above the elbow to below the elbow and back again in between shots. See more »

Quotes

Dap: [shouts] Wake up!
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Connections

Referenced in "Living Single: School Daze (#2.6)" (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Be Alone Tonight"
Music and Lyrics by Raymond Jones
Performed by The Rays: Tisha Campbell-Martin (as Tisha Campbell), Jasmine Guy,
Paula Brown and Angela Ali
Lead Vocals by Tisha Campbell-Martin (as Tisha Campbell)
Produced by Raymond Jones
Zubaidah Music Inc./Warner Brothers Music (ASCAP) See more »