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New Port South (2001)

PG_13 95 min  -  Drama
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A group of teenagers wish to rebel against the administrators and teachers (the system) in their suburban Chicago high school called New Port South.

Director:

Kyle Cooper

Writer:

James Hughes

Stars:

Kevin Christy, Blake Shields and Will Estes
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Blake Shields ...
Will Estes ...
Kevin Christy ...
Melissa George ...
Brad Eric Johnson Brad Eric Johnson ...
Gabriel Mann ...
Todd Field ...
Nick Sandow Nick Sandow ...
Raymond J. Barry ...
Edwards (as Raymond Barry)
Lawrence MacGowan ...
Michael Shannon ...
Stanton (as Mike Shannon)
Rebekah Louise Smith Rebekah Louise Smith ...
Janelle Snow ...
Chad Christ ...
Dahlia Salem ...
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Storyline

A cranky high school student cons his friends into helping him with a propaganda blitz against the school administration which results in a student body riot and the inevitable moral lesson... all set to a trance-hop soundtrack. Written by Anonymous  

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Taglines:

Some students can't be dismissed

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Rebelión en Newport South See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Consolidated Fiction, Hughes Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Black and White (Sepiatone) | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

During the opening credits, the title "New Port South" changes to "New
Youth" with the rebellious students logo used as the letter Y. See more »

Soundtracks

"JOHN THOMAS ON THE INSIDE IS NOTHING BUT FOAM"
Written by Josh Eustis and Charlie Cooper
Performed by Telefon Tel-Aviv
Courtesy of Hefty Records See more »