Wolfpack (Video 1988)

A fascist inspired high school football team takes over the local school. until one man stands up to them.

Director:

Bill Milling

Writers:

Bill Milling, Fred E. Sharkey

Stars:

Jim Abele, Debbie Barker, Tony Carlin

Cast

Credited cast:
Jim Abele	...	Sam Adams
Debbie Barker	...	Myra Abott
Tony Carlin	...	Jack "Boot" Butkowski
Nicholas Di Archangel	...	Luds
Anthony Randazzo	...	Wedge Randazzo
Tom Rooney	...	Dr. Vere
Michael Unger	...	Walter Abrahms

Storyline

It's election time at Wake high School and Jack "Boot" Butkowski, star footballer is running for class President. Using his paly to win tactics, Boot aided by his cronies the "Wolfpack", sets out to get rid of the drug pushers, punks and the apathy that exists at Wake.

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Taglines:

To some... Footballs not just a game

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 December 1988 (UK)

Also Known As:

Jackboot

Filming Locations:

New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

J.E.R. Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min 81 min (BBFC submission before censorship)

Color:

Color (positive film)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed during the summer of 1985.

User Reviews

Everyone loves a winner.

You can see this feature having a cult following, and it looks like it does bestow a tiny one. That's all it needs to stay alive and eventually gather momentum. I didn't know what I was getting myself into, but Bill Milling's low-budget 'Wolfpack' is a minor, but neatly handled and authentically shot presentation. What the material gathers up is ambitious and thoughtful with its ideas about the forceful influence that sports and politics can emit on a hungry crowd and those who go on to abuse it for self-gain. Underneath this contagiously rowdy spirit, is an ominous charge which in spots manages to unsettle and strike up some intense conflict. The script has some witty moments, and discusses a few interesting texts (Nazism), but predictability and a sappy side (the padded romance sequence) can needlessly creep in. The appealing cast give suitable performances. Tony Carlin is poignantly good as the spearhead / quarter-back of the school and Jim Abele's solid performance works well along side Carlin. Milling's direction is straight-forward, but has some kick to it and the agile camera-work incorporates many swift shots. I have to say I liked how it ended too.