A group of troublemaking boys decide to take a stand when terrorists seize control of their boarding school.
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Billy Tepper
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| Wil Wheaton | ... |
Joey Trotta
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| Keith Coogan | ... |
Snuffy Bradberry
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| Andrew Divoff | ... |
Luis Cali
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| R. Lee Ermey | ... |
General Kramer
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| Mason Adams | ... |
Deputy Director Brown
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Headmaster
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| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... |
Dean Parker
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George Perez | ... |
Ricardo Montoya
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| T.E. Russell | ... |
Hank Giles
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| Shawn Phelan | ... |
Derek
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| Michael Champion | ... |
Jack Thorpe
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| Tracy Brooks Swope | ... |
Jennifer (voice)
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Max Manwell | ... |
HRT Commander
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| Joe Inscoe | ... |
Agent Grimes
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Jerry Lyden | ... |
Ben
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René Gatica | ... |
Colombian Judge
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Jeremiah McLerran | ... |
Ted
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Jesse Doran | ... |
Enrique Cali
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Stan Kelly | ... |
Sheriff
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| Carole Shoemaker | ... |
Press Secretary
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Adam Bonifant | ... |
Nicholas Josephson
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Mark Retz | ... |
Guber
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Paul Sincoff | ... |
Brave Student
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Richard Travis | ... |
Frank the Guard
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Janet Lee Orcutt | ... |
Woman in Park
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Knowl Johnson | ... |
'Phil' Donoghue
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Rafael H. Robledo | ... |
Carlos
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Tom Trigo | ... |
Ruiz
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Jerry Valdez | ... |
Jorge
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Russell Gannon | ... |
Guard
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| Richard Warner | ... |
Deputy Marshal
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| Chris Northup | ... |
Camouflaged Soldier
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Joe Banks | ... |
Brown's Aide
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Rick Warner | ... |
FBI SAC
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Sarah Stavrou | ... |
Agent at Console
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David Norris | ... |
Concerned Student
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Todd Bonifant | ... |
Student
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Mike Rogerson | ... |
Student
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Grady Weatherford | ... |
Student
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Darrell Elmore | ... |
Sniper
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Dennis Hunsinger | ... |
Sniper
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Cliff McLaughlin | ... |
Commando
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Brian Williams | ... |
Commando
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| Jeff Ramsey | ... |
Border Patrol Officer
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| Nick Dimitri | ... |
Border Patrol Officer
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Mark Brutsche | ... |
Angry Parent
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Cynthia Hayden | ... |
Angry Parent
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| Denise Gordy | ... |
Angry Parent
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| Michael Costello | ... |
Angry Parent
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Mimi Eisman | ... |
Angry Parent
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Lenny Steinline | ... |
Angry Parent
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Lloyd T. Williams | ... |
Major
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Jeremy Caplan | ... |
Deputy Sheriff
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Roy Borden | ... |
Deputy Sheriff
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John Shaw | ... |
Cali's Lawyer
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Mark Burg | ... |
Mr. Burg, 'Mouthwash' Buyer (uncredited)
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Bryan Cardinale-Powell | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Chip Dell | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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David Foster | ... |
Commando (uncredited)
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Ivan Gardner | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Dalton Gray | ... |
Teacher (uncredited)
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John Johnson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Jeff Lane | ... |
FBI Agent (uncredited)
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| Jerry Orbach | ... |
Albert Trotta (uncredited)
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Justin Wolfe | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Chris Zarpas | ... |
Mr. Zarpas, 'Mouthwash' Buyer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Petrie Jr. | ||
Written by
| William P. Kennedy | ... | (novel) |
| Daniel Petrie Jr. | ... | (screenplay) and |
| David Koepp | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Mark Burg | ... | executive producer |
| Jack E. Freedman | ... | producer |
| Nicholas Hassitt | ... | co-producer |
| Patricia Herskovic | ... | producer |
| Donald C. Klune | ... | co-producer |
| Doug Metzger | ... | associate producer |
| Daniel Vellucci | ... | assistant producer |
| Wayne S. Williams | ... | producer |
| Chris Zarpas | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Robert Folk | ||
Cinematography by
| Thomas Burstyn | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Kahn | ||
Editorial Department
| Alan Cody | ... | assistant editor |
| Patrick Crane | ... | assistant editor |
| William Goldenberg | ... | assistant editor |
| Robert Raring | ... | color timer (as Bob Raring) |
| Shane Strickland | ... | junior colorist |
Casting By
| Brian Chavanne | ... | casting director: New York |
| Caro Jones | ||
Production Design by
| Chester Kaczenski | ||
Art Direction by
| Marc Dabe | ||
Set Decoration by
| Judi Sandin | ||
Costume Design by
| Betsy Cox | ||
Makeup Department
| David Atherton | ... | makeup department head |
| Tea Jay Glass | ... | hair stylist: second unit / makeup artist: second unit |
| Doreen Vantyne | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Donald C. Klune | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jerry Ballew | ... | first assistant director (as Jerry L. Ballew) |
| Linda Brachman | ... | second assistant director (as Linda J. Brachman) |
| Sean Kavanagh | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Doug Metzger | ... | first assistant director |
| Michael D. Moore | ... | second unit director (as Micky Moore) |
| Donald Roberts | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| John G. Scotti | ... | second assistant director: second unit (as John Scotti) |
| Brian Steward | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Tom Zapata | ... | second assistant director (as Thomas Zapata) |
Art Department
| James Blair | ... | lead carpenter (as Jim Blair) |
| Guy Bushman | ... | property master |
| Pasco Di Carlo | ... | on-set dresser / property |
| Michael Dunn | ... | property master: second unit (as Michael G. Dunn) |
| Star Fields | ... | construction coordinator |
| Susan Gaedke McGill | ... | set dresser |
| Steve George | ... | set dresser (as Steve H. George) |
| Max Greene | ... | set dresser |
| Peter B. Gulick | ... | shop foreman (as Pete Gulick) |
| Ronald O. Jaynes | ... | carpenter (as Ronnie Jaynes) |
| Heather Lee | ... | painter |
| Lisa Lopez | ... | set dresser |
| Masako Masuda | ... | set designer |
| Walter Mikowlski | ... | carpenter |
| Christy Mozillo | ... | leadperson (as Christy Mozilo) |
| Robert Murray | ... | lead carpenter (as Bob Murray) |
| David J. Negron Jr. | ... | storyboard artist (as David Negron Jr.) |
| Mark Peltier | ... | carpenter |
| Tony Valdes | ... | foreman: Quad |
| Geoi-Lynn Welch | ... | key scenic artist (as Lynn Welch) |
| G. Ron Wright Jr. | ... | construction foreman (as Ron Wright) |
| Rick A. Young | ... | assistant property master |
| Reimar Montgomery | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Denis Blackerby | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Steve Borne | ... | assistant sound editor (as Steve Born) |
| Russell C. Fager | ... | sound mixer (as Russell Fager) |
| Mark Gordon | ... | sound editor |
| William Hartman | ... | sound editor (as Bill Hartman) |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley mixer (as Gary Hecker) |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | sound mixer |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kate Jesse | ... | cable person |
| Roxanne Jones | ... | sound editor (as Roxanne McCarthy) |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| R.J. Kizer | ... | adr editor (as Bob Kizer) |
| Karla Knorr | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gary Krivacek | ... | sound editor |
| Victor B. Lackey | ... | sound editor (as Vic Lackey) |
| Tom C. McCarthy | ... | supervising sound editor (as Tom McCarthy) |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist (as Jim M. Moriana) |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark Steinbeck | ... | boom operator |
| Don S. Walden | ... | sound editor (as Don Walden) |
| Christopher T. Welch | ... | sound editor (as Chris Welch) |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| John J. Downey | ... | special effects foreman (as John Downey) |
| Cliff Wenger | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Joseph Alvarez | ... | stunts |
| Fernando Andrews | ... | stunts |
| Brad Bovee | ... | stunts |
| Eric Bryson | ... | stunts |
| Phil H. Fravel | ... | stunts (as Phil Fravel) |
| James W. Gavin | ... | aerial stunt coordinator (as Jim Gavin) |
| Jeff Habberstad | ... | aerial stunt performer |
| Rick Kahana | ... | stunts |
| Eric Mansker | ... | stunts |
| Jeff O'Haco | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy Ortega | ... | stunts |
| Gary Tacon | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunt coordinator |
| James Waters | ... | stunts (as Jim Waters) |
| Brian J. Williams | ... | stunt performer |
| Douglas Yensan | ... | stunts (as Doug Yensan) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Alexonis | ... | grip |
| Lindy Alsobrooks | ... | grip |
| Tom Barrett | ... | grip: second unit |
| Jeff Becker | ... | best boy electric |
| James Bridges | ... | still photographer (as Jim Bridges) |
| John Clifford | ... | still photographer |
| Kenny Davis | ... | best boy grip: second unit (as Kenneth Davis) |
| Daniel Dayton | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Dan Dayton) |
| Bobby Earnhardt | ... | chief lighting technician: second unit (as Robert Earnhardt III) |
| Peter J. Eaton | ... | grip (as Peter Eaton) |
| Helen Elswit | ... | camera loader (as Helen Ostenberg) |
| Charles A. Harris | ... | electric: second unit |
| Toulouse Holliday | ... | best boy grip (as S. Toulouse Holliday) |
| Nathaniel Kendrick Jr. | ... | electrician (as Nathaniel 'Nate' Kendrick) |
| Victoria J. Lowe | ... | first assistant camera (as Victoria Lowe) |
| Rexford L. Metz | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Rexford Metz) |
| Anastas N. Michos | ... | second camera operator: second unit (as Anastas Michos) / steadicam operator: second unit (as Anastas Michos) |
| Vito Mirabella | ... | grip |
| Dave Morrow | ... | electrician |
| Vinnie Nappo | ... | electrician (as Vincent Nappo) |
| Louis Niemeyer | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Michael C. Price | ... | grip (as Michael Price) |
| David P. Shannon | ... | best boy electric: second unit (as David Shannon) |
| M. Phil Shearer | ... | electrician |
| Keith Sherer | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Roger Sherer | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael L. Smith | ... | key grip: second unit (as Michael Smith) |
| Michael C. Stailey | ... | assistant camera (as Mike Stailey) |
| Keith Talley | ... | key grip |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | camera operator (as Chris Tufty) |
| Shaun Wheeler | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Brian Chavanne | ... | casting: New York |
| Jack Jones | ... | casting associate |
| Julie Mossberg | ... | casting: New York |
| Barbara Spitz | ... | casting associate |
| Ivy Weiss | ... | location casting |
| John Leamer | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Fumie H. Carrera | ... | seamstress |
| Kevin P. Faherty | ... | costume supervisor (as Kevin Faherty) |
| Roseann Milano | ... | costume supervisor |
| Susan Rubin | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Lauren Ross | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Robert Folk | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| The Irish Film Orchestra | ... | music performers (as Irish Film Orchestras) |
| Brian Masterson | ... | music recordist |
| Randy Miller | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Peter Tomashek | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Kenneth Wannberg | ... | supervising music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Thomas Johnston | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
| Angela Wharton | ... | script supervisor (as Angela Noakes) |
Transportation Department
| Fernando Andrews | ... | transportation department |
| Jody Kreinbrink | ... | transportation captain: second unit / transportation department |
| Douglas Yensan | ... | transportation department |
Additional Crew
| Noah Albert | ... | production assistant |
| Spence Bovee | ... | assistant: Mr. Petrie |
| Christopher G. Chalko | ... | chief technical advisor (as Major Christopher G. Chalko) / project officer: DA/DOD (as Major Christopher G. Chalko) |
| Stephanie Clayton | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Darrell Elmore | ... | technical advisor: SO/LIC (as Lt. Col. Darrell G. Elmore) |
| Fred Gabrielli | ... | caterer |
| Otis B. Harper | ... | assistant: Mr. Gossett (as Otis Harper) |
| Tonya S. Holly | ... | set production assistant |
| Dennis Hunsinger | ... | technical advisor: SO/LIC (as Major Dennis A. Hunsinger USAF) |
| Scott Inge | ... | additional grip |
| Shauna L. Kroen | ... | production accountant (as Shauna Kroen) |
| Jeff Lane | ... | Military Advisor |
| Robert Rhine | ... | unit publicist |
| Dewain K. Rice | ... | pilot: roun' to-it |
| James M. Rice | ... | crew chief: roun' to-it |
| Judi Rosner | ... | production coordinator |
| Ricki L. Stein | ... | production accountant (as Ricki Stein) |
| Tonya Suzanne | ... | set production assistant |
| Craig Walker | ... | teacher |
| Sheila A. Warner | ... | production coordinator (as Sheila Warner) |
| Bryan Cardinale-Powell | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Martin P. Albert | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Martin P. Albert) |
| Bruce B. Barclay | ... | special thanks |
| Pamela Carter | ... | acknowledgement: the filmmakers wish to acknowledge and give special thanks, U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs |
| James Livie | ... | special thanks (as Jim Livie) |
| Larry Marks | ... | special thanks |
| Raymond M. Muncy | ... | special thanks: The Virginia State Penintentiary (as Warden Muncy) |
| Charlie Price | ... | acknowledgement: the filmmakers wish to acknowledge and give special thanks, National Guard Bureau Public Affairs Office |
| Richard Schoen | ... | special thanks |
| Philip M. Strub | ... | acknowledgement: the filmmakers wish to acknowledge and give special thanks, Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs (as Philip Strub) |
| Robert J. Wunsch | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures (presents)
- Island World (in association with)
Distributors
- TriStar Pictures (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Egmont Film (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Highlight Film (1991) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Films de España (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1992) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Egmont Film (1992) (Norway) (VHS)
- Transmundo Films (1993) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1993) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Aim Pictures (1994) (India) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1991) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Jemah Films (1991) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- 101 Films (2015) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- 9Go! (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1994) (United States) (tv) (Broadcast Premiere)
- Arrow Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Flashback Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Guardian Television Network (GTN) (2006) (United States) (tv)
- Highlight Video (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- NSM Records (2014) (Austria) (DVD)
- NSM Records (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- Videomax (Mexico) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Gala Catering (catering)
- Loop Therapy (adr group)
- Buena Vista Sound (sound re-recording)
- The Irish Film Orchestra (music performers)
- Ringsend Road Studios (music recording studio)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Department of Defense (acknowledgement and special thanks)
- U.S. Department of the Army (acknowledgement and special thanks)
- Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OASD [PA]) (acknowledgement and special thanks: Philip Strub)
- Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (acknowledgement and special thanks)
- U.S. Army Office of Public Affairs (acknowledgement and special thanks: Pamela Carter)
- United States Army Transportation Center and School (acknowledgement and special thanks)
- Fort Eustis (acknowledgement and special thanks)
- United States Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) (acknowledgement and special thanks: U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Office HHC; U.S. Army Garrison)
- Fort Lee (acknowledgement and special thanks: U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Office HHC; U.S. Army Garrison)
- United States Army Special Forces Command (acknowledgement and special thanks: Co A, 2d Batallion, 11th Special Forces Group)
- National Guard Bureau Public Affairs Office (NGA-PA) (acknowledgement and special thanks: Charlie Price)
- Virginia Army National Guard (acknowledgement and special thanks: Army Aviation Support Facility; Infantry Training Detachment, 29th Infantry Division (Light); 1st Brigade, 29th Infantry Division (Light))
- Texas Army National Guard (acknowledgement and special thanks: 1st Brigade, 49th Armored Division)
- West Virginia National Guard (acknowledgement and special thanks: 167th Tactical Airlift Group (MAC))
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (the filmmakers wish to thank: for cooperating in the making of this film)
- The Miller School of Albermarle (special thanks: the cast and crew wish to extend special thanks to the students, faculty and staff for their patience and support during the making of this film)
- Adidas (special thanks)
- Armitron (special thanks)
- Blue Ridge Builder Supply (special thanks)
- Burton Snowboards (special thanks)
- Charlottesville Department of Economic Development (special thanks)
- Classic Travel Services (special thanks)
- Completion Bond Company (special thanks)
- Eastern Costume (special thanks)
- The Food Basket of Crozet (special thanks)
- Instinct Sportswear (special thanks)
- Island Trading Company (special thanks)
- Jockey International (special thanks)
- Maaco (special thanks)
- Milliken & Company (special thanks)
- San Antonio Film Commission (special thanks)
- Prep Shoot Post (special thanks)
- Spunwoven International (special thanks)
- Paul Smith Sportswear & GITA (special thanks)
- US Airways (special thanks)
- Virginia Film Commission (special thanks)
- Virginia State Penintentiary (special thanks: Warden Muncy)
- Wilson Sporting Goods (special thanks)
- Bonded Model Products (design: roun' to-it)
- Island World (author: Berne Convention)
- Continental Film Laboratories (color)
- Technicolor (prints)
- Arriflex (lenses)
- Otto Nemenz International (cameras and lenses)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its students hostage. They rebel against the armed intruders and try to take back their academy by any means necessary. Written by yusufpiskin |
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| Taglines | Terrorists have taken over Regis Academy...and they're about to receive a lesson they will never forget. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene where Billy eats a banana and throws the peel in the trash is improvised, including Dean Parker's response: 'Pick up that banana'. Before the cameras started rolling, Sean Astin asked a prop guy for a banana and then proceeded to eat it during the take, even adding a roll of the eyes when asked to pick up the peel. Aside from Louis Gossett, Jr., actor reactions were pretty much genuine. See more » |
| Goofs | The Feds at least suspect Cali's plan to kidnap the Phil Donoghue, since they remove him from the school. The Feds could have protected the school by either announcing that Phil was removed, or by leaving a law-enforcement/military presence to defend it. Bizarrely, the Feds do neither. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Oscar/Toy Soldiers/A Kiss Before Dying/Citizen Kane 50th Anniversary/A Rage in Harlem (1991). See more » |
| Quotes |
Jonathan "Snuffy" Bradberry:
Man, this stuff is great. It's opening up my lungs, it's making me breathe easier. Ricardo Montoya: Evidently it's making you fart easier, too. Jonathan "Snuffy" Bradberry: I didn't fart. Ricardo Montoya: It's the first rule of prep school etiquette. When you're in a basement with no windows, don't fart. Jonathan "Snuffy" Bradberry: No, the first rule of prep school etiquette is to pretend you're asleep when your roommate's beating off. Henry "Hank" Giles, III: No, the first rule of prep school etiquette is to wait until your roommate falls asleep before beating off. Jonathan "Snuffy" Bradberry: Was that a personal remark directed at me, roommate? Henry "Hank" Giles, III: Choke your chicken. It's yours. Jonathan "Snuffy" Bradberry: You slap your monkey all the time! I can't sleep at night! See more » |