Class Act (1992)

Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is juvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of likes the ... See full summary »

Director:

Randall Miller

Writers:

Michael Swerdlick (story), Wayne Allan Rice (story),

Stars:

Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Andre Rosey Brown

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Reid	...	Duncan (as Christopher 'Kid' Reid)
Christopher Martin	...	Blade (as Christopher 'Play' Martin)
Andre Rosey Brown	...	Jail Guard
Meshach Taylor	...	Duncan's Dad
Mariann Aalda	...	Duncan's Mom
Loretta Devine	...	Blade's Mom
Rick Ducommun	...	Parole Officer Reichert
Tony Simotes	...	Dr. Oppenheimer
Jeff Jensen	...	Prison Guard (as Scott Jensen)
Simply Marvalous	...	Miss Jackson
Jack 'The Rapper' Gibson	...	Janitor
Raye Birk	...	Principal Kratz
Rhea Perlman	...	Miss Simpson
Graham Galloway	...	Latin Student
Gabe Green	...	Rashid

Storyline

Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is juvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of likes the attention from being thought of as a real bad dude, if only the school bully would stop trying to rough him up. And Blade definitely likes being thought of as important instead of as trouble, if only the teacher would stop hitting on him for a date.

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Plot Keywords:

student | juvenile delinquent | genius | rap music | african american | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sensuality and sex-related dialogue

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 June 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bukta van

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$13,272,113 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Duncan's Dad: My Son! My lovely wonderful son!

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Connections

References If Looks Could Kill (1991)

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Soundtracks

"Full Term Love"
Written by Monie Love, Marley Marl (as Marlon Williams), Johnny Flippin and Michael Walker
Produced by Marley Marl
Performed by Monie Love
Courtesy of Chrysalis Records Limited/Warner Bros. Records Inc.

User Reviews

My all time favourite.

This is my all time favourite film, so I am slightly biased! The reason I love this film is the moment in time it encapsulates & the comedy throughout is very funny. For me early 90's culture was an intriguing time. From the brightly coloured attire to the strong soundtrack. From Plays car 'Lucille' :)to the rib tickling examples of high school life which everyone can relate to in some form or other. The plot is easy watching, it just rolls along nicely.

There is an error in the car chase scene which I spotted. Play drives the car into the back of Minks Jaguar & crumples the front of 'Lucille' however in the next scene the front of the car is restored to its former glory :)

If you want a trip down memory lane to the flamboyant culture of the early 90's, and a reminder of how it was at school during those terrible teens, then this comedy with Kid n Play and a few other familiar faces ('Doug. E Doug' who went on to do Cool Runnings) ('Karyn Parsons' - Hilary in Fresh Prince Of Bell Air) (Pauly Shore who plays the unforgettable role of the hippy) this film is a good watch.