Private School (1983)
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- R
- 1h 29min
- Comedy, Romance
- 27 Apr 1983 (UK)
- Movie
Chris from a girls' boarding school loves Jim from a nearby boys' boarding school. Jordan also wants Jim and plays dirty. Jim and two friends visit the girls' school posing as girls.
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Cast verified as complete
| Phoebe Cates | ... |
Christine
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| Betsy Russell | ... |
Jordan
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| Matthew Modine | ... |
Jim
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| Michael Zorek | ... |
Bubba
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| Fran Ryan | ... |
Miss Dutchbok
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| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... |
Betsy
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| Ray Walston | ... |
Chauncey
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| Sylvia Kristel | ... |
Ms. Copuletta
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| Jonathan Prince | ... |
Roy
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| Kari Lizer | ... |
Rita
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| Richard Stahl | ... |
Mr. Flugel
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Julie Payne | ... |
Coach Whelan
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| Frank Aletter | ... |
Mr. Leigh-Jensen
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| Frances Bay | ... |
Birdie Fallmouth
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Bill Wray | ... |
Bandleader
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| Karen Chase | ... |
Bambi Leigh-Jensen
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Burke Byrnes | ... |
Mr. Ramsay
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Zale Kessler | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Steve Levitt | ... |
Bellboy
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| Lynda Wiesmeier | ... |
School Girl
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Christy Curtis Buss | ... |
School Girl
(as Christy Curtis)
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| Nadine Van der Velde | ... |
School Girl
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Lori Plager | ... |
School Girl
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Joni Lynn Ward | ... |
School Girl
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Chris McDermott | ... |
School Girl
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Zetta Whitlow | ... |
School Girl
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Vernon Scott | ... |
Dorm Boy
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| Douglas Warhit | ... |
Dorm Boy
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Randy Chance Graham | ... |
Dorm Boy
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Robert Parker | ... |
Dorm Boy
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Gayle Goldin | ... |
Arcade Voice (voice)
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| Paula Abdul | ... |
Cheerleader (uncredited)
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| Martin Mull | ... |
Drug Store Clerk (uncredited)
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| Brinke Stevens | ... |
School Girl (uncredited)
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Julie Wakefield | ... |
School Girl (uncredited)
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| Jim West | ... |
Classmate (uncredited)
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Jack White | ... |
Drummer in band at dance (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Noel Black | ||
Written by
| Dan Greenburg | ... | (written by) & |
| Suzanne O'Malley | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| R. Ben Efraim | ... | producer |
| Don Enright | ... | producer |
| Lane Maloney | ... | assistant producer |
Cinematography by
| Walter Lassally | ||
Editing by
| Fred A. Chulack | ... | (as Fred Chulack) |
Editorial Department
| Robert Fawcett | ... | assistant editor |
| Robert Pergament | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Susan Bluestein | ||
| Marsha Kleinman | ||
Production Design by
| Ivo Cristante | ||
Set Decoration by
| K.C. Scheibel | ||
Makeup Department
| Sue Dolph | ... | makeup artist |
| Karen Kubeck | ... | makeup artist |
| Peter Tothpal | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ric Rondell | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| L. Dean Jones Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
| Stephen Lofaro | ... | first assistant director |
| Ric Rondell | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Linda Lou Agnelli | ... | property master |
| Julie Kaye Fanton | ... | art department (as Julie Towery) |
| Peter Green | ... | illustrator |
| David E. Harshbarger | ... | art department (as David Harshbarger) |
| Ben Parsons | ... | construction coordinator |
| Cynthia Sowder | ... | art department |
Sound Department
| Gordon L. Day | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
| Anna R. Delanzo | ... | boom operator (as Anna De'Lanzo) |
| Joe Melody | ... | sound editor (as Joseph Melody) |
| Russ Tinsley | ... | sound editor |
| Susumu Tokunow | ... | sound mixer |
| Stan Wetzel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Howard Wilmarth | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Norman Blankenship | ... | stunts |
| Sheryl Brown | ... | stunts |
| Steve Cremin | ... | stunts |
| Annie Ellis | ... | stunts |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunts |
| Debra Davison Ellis | ... | stunts |
| Kenny Endoso | ... | stunts |
| Debbie Evans | ... | stunts (as Debra Evans) |
| Billy Hank Hooker | ... | stunts (as Hank Hooker) |
| Scott Hubbell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Richard James | ... | stunts |
| Jean Malahni | ... | stunts |
| John Meier | ... | stunts (as John C. Meier) |
| Erik Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Reid Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Bobby Sargent | ... | stunts |
| Scott Hubbell | ... | water safety (uncredited) |
| Jean Malahni | ... | stunt double: Betsy Russell (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gale M. Adler | ... | still photographer |
| Bradley E. Hatton | ... | electrician / grip |
| Kenneth J. Jones | ... | key grip |
| Robert Krebsbach | ... | electrician / grip |
| Dale Larsen | ... | electrician / grip |
| Mike Moad | ... | best boy grip (as Michael Moad) |
| George Mooradian | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Paris | ... | still photographer |
| David Riley | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jeffrey Sudzin | ... | gaffer |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| Lynn Kressel | ... | casting: New York |
Location Management
| Barry Caillier | ... | location manager |
| C. Robert Holloway | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Harriotte H. Aaron | ... | script supervisor (as Harriotte Aaron) |
Additional Crew
| Paula Abdul | ... | choreographer |
| Gayle Goldin | ... | production coordinator |
| Peter Green | ... | title designer |
| Matthew Hausle | ... | production assistant |
| Alicia Hollinger | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Jellen | ... | insurance (as Bob Jellen) |
| Bill Luckey | ... | production assistant (as William R. Luckey) |
| Vicki Niemi | ... | production executive |
| Alicia Rivera Frankl | ... | production executive |
| Robert L. Rosen | ... | production assistant |
| Nancy Rowe | ... | production assistant |
| Charles T. Ryan | ... | production assistant (as Charles Ryan) |
| Meredith Stacy | ... | production assistant (as Meredith Haglund) |
| Barbara Strickland | ... | office administrator |
| Wendy Strin | ... | production assistant |
| Jerry Zaks | ... | consultant / dialogue coach |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Mexico Films S.A. (1983) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- HH Kosova (1984) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- New Select K.K. (1984) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Thailand Film Office (1984) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- CBS (1986) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- CIC Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1985) (Spain) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1985) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (1985) (Brazil) (VHS)
- EuroVideo (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Final Cut Entertainment (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- MCA Home Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- MIG Film (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2007) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen)
- Universal Studios (2007) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance)
- Atmosphere Agency (extra casting)
- Echo Film Services (sound editing)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (re-recording facilities)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
- Metrocolor (filmed in)
- Moritz/Weissman Company (public relations)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Christine (Phoebe Cates), a student at an exclusive all-girls private school, is in love with Jim, who attends an academy for boys nearby. Christine's arch rival Jordan also has her eye on Jim, and she is willing to do whatever she can to steal him away. Jim's uber-slob buddy Bubba is going with Betsy, Christine's cynical friend, though he would probably be unfaithful if any other woman were willing to get near him. Bubba and his pals sneak into the girls' school dressed in drag in hopes of reaching the Promised Land (better known as the women's shower room), while Christine and Jim run away together for the weekend, though their escapade isn't as romantic as they had hoped. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | You won't believe what goes on and what comes off in ... Private School See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,411,861, 31 Jul 1983 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Several of Rick Springfield's band members play the band at the school dance early in the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | During the beach scene with Jim (Matthew Modine) and Chris (Phoebe Cates), gaffers tape is visible on Phoebe's left breast. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Teenage Sex Movies (1983). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You're Breaking My Heart See more » |
| Quotes |
Christine Ramsey:
Jordan thinks that length is the most important. What do you think? Betsy: I think width. Christine Ramsey: Why width? Betsy: Because Jordan thinks length. See more » |