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Masterminds (1997) 4.9
Trapped in a school which a gang of criminals has siezed control, a young troublemaker fights a cat and mouse battle from inside. Director:Roger Christian |
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Bentley
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Ozzie
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Jake
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Helen
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K-Dog
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Melissa
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Deroy
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Ollie
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Captain Jankel
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Marvin
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Colonel Duke
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Ferret
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Janet
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Oz, a rebellious teenager who just got expelled from his preppy school returns for one final prank. But as he goes to the basement to set things up, he stumbles upon a security consultant, former school employee, that just took the entire school hostage for millions in ransom. Oz must rely on his youth and love for pranks to outwit the devious criminal mastermind. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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The criminal mastermind of the century just met his match...Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence included in a children hostage situation, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
22 August 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Smart Alec See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$1,014,606 (USA) (22 August 1997)Gross:
$1,890,472 (USA) (5 September 1997)Company Credits
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Columbia Pictures Corporation, Dunlevy Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation See more »
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Written by Christopher Hall / Jim Sellers / Walter Flakus / Andy Kubiszewski
Performed by Stabbing Westward
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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The film made only £76 on it's UK cinema release, making it the lowest box office taking of 1998. See more »Goofs
One of the yellow vans used by Rafe's men to gain access to the school is seen parked by the front of the school when Ozzie drops off her sister. A couple scenes later this same van makes its entrance to the school when the security guard gets shot with a tranquilizer dart. See more »Quotes
Raif Bentley: You know, I'm not a violent man but I really do think I'm going to have to kill someone here.See more »
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"What Do I Have To Do?"Written by Christopher Hall / Jim Sellers / Walter Flakus / Andy Kubiszewski
Performed by Stabbing Westward
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All right, the plot IS stupid. There are, however, very few films that treat computer work and technology at all well, even fewer show a realistic malcontent teen as a hero, and both Stewart and Kartheiser do an excellent job within the limits of the material.