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Masterminds (1997)
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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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| Patrick Stewart | ... |
Bentley
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| Vincent Kartheiser | ... |
Ozzie
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| Brenda Fricker | ... |
Principal Maloney
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| Bradley Whitford | ... |
Miles
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| Matt Craven | ... |
Jake
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| Annabelle Gurwitch | ... |
Helen
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| Jon Abrahams | ... |
K-Dog
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| Katie Stuart | ... |
Melissa
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Michael MacRae | ... |
Deroy
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| Callum Keith Rennie | ... |
Ollie
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Earl Pastko | ... |
Captain Jankel
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| Jason Schombing | ... |
Marvin
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Michael David Simms | ... |
Colonel Duke
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David-Paul Grove | ... |
Ferret
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Akiko Morison | ... |
Janet
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Storyline
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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Älypäät See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$1,014,606 (USA) (24 August 1997) (1186 Screens)Gross:
$1,890,472 (USA) (7 September 1997)Company Credits
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Columbia Pictures Corporation, Dunlevy Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Cop: Sure. It's Swiss. It takes any caliber of bullet short of a Howitzer. Try to take it in the chest if you can.
Deroy: Take it in the chest. You're kidding.
Cop: The vest is not nearly as effective if you get shot in the face.
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Trivia
When Patrick Stewart's character makes his first appearance, he asks Principal Maloney to call him by his first name, "Raif," to which she immediately replies "Fine." This is a reference to the actor Ralph Fiennes, whose name is pronounced "Raif Fine." See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: When Ozzie is skateboarding through the basement toward the electrical box, a crew member is seen to the right slowly crouching out of the way. See more »Quotes
Deroy: So this vest really works, huh?Cop: Sure. It's Swiss. It takes any caliber of bullet short of a Howitzer. Try to take it in the chest if you can.
Deroy: Take it in the chest. You're kidding.
Cop: The vest is not nearly as effective if you get shot in the face.
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