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School Ties

  • 19921992
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Brendan Fraser in School Ties (1992)
Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.
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Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,092
1,007
  • Director
    • Robert Mandel
  • Writers
    • Dick Wolf(story)
    • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris O'Donnell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Mandel
  • Writers
    • Dick Wolf(story)
    • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris O'Donnell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

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    Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, and Chris O'Donnell in School Ties (1992)
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    Brendan Fraser and Jeff Hochendoner in School Ties (1992)
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    Top cast

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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • David Greeneas David Greene
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Charlie Dillonas Charlie Dillon
    Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell
    • Chris Reeceas Chris Reece
    Randall Batinkoff
    Randall Batinkoff
    • Rip Van Keltas Rip Van Kelt
    Andrew Lowery
    • 'Mack' McGivernas 'Mack' McGivern
    Cole Hauser
    Cole Hauser
    • Jack Connorsas Jack Connors
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Chesty Smithas Chesty Smith
    Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp
    • Richard 'McGoo' Collinsas Richard 'McGoo' Collins
    Amy Locane
    Amy Locane
    • Sally Wheeleras Sally Wheeler
    Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    • Headmaster Dr. Bartramas Headmaster Dr. Bartram
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Mr. Clearyas Mr. Cleary
    Kevin Tighe
    Kevin Tighe
    • Coach McDevittas Coach McDevitt
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Mr. Gieraschas Mr. Gierasch
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Alan Greeneas Alan Greene
    Peter McRobbie
    Peter McRobbie
    • Chaplainas Chaplain
    John Cunningham
    John Cunningham
    • Grayson Dillonas Grayson Dillon
    Elizabeth Franz
    Elizabeth Franz
    • Jane Dillonas Jane Dillon
    Matt Hofherr
    • Gray Dillonas Gray Dillon
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Dick Wolf(story) (screenplay)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    David Greene is brought into a prestigious 1950s school to help their football team to beat the school's old rivals. David, however, is from a working class background, so he isn't really "one of them", but he's very successful at making friends. David is a Jew, and has to keep this a secret from his friends for fear of being rejected. —Rob Hartill
    • coming of age
    • school
    • 1950s
    • jew
    • athlete
    • 64 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Just Because You're Accepted Doesn't Mean You Belong.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on the personal experiences of writer and television producer Dick Wolf.
    • Goofs
      A 1965 Ford Mustang appears prominently In the Concours d'Elegance.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Charlie Dillon: You know something? I'm still gonna get into Harvard. And in 10 years no one will remember any of this. But you'll still be a goddamn Jew.

      David Green: And you'll still be a prick.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: School Ties/South Central/Sarafina!/Singles/Blade Runner (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Ain't That A Shame
      by David Bartholomew (as Dave Bartholomew) and Fats Domino (as Antoine Domino)
      Performed by Fats Domino
      Courtesy of EMI Records Group/EMI Records
      by arrangement with CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews101

    Review
    Top review
    Great Movie, Great Actors
    I just watched School Ties recently and I was quite impressed with it. The acting was excellent as 4 previously unknown actors made their big breaks, Brendan Fraser (pre-George Of The Jungle) is awesome as Jewish boy David Green. Chris O'Donnell (pre-Vertical Limit) plays the role of Reece with good convictions and Ben Affleck & Matt Damon (pre-Good Will Hunting) are great. Matt plays the role of jealous bigot Charlie with good character and conviction. It's just a shame that Ben Affleck didn't have much of a speaking role. For those of you who are fans of Fraser, Affleck, Damon & O'Donnell, this movie is worth checking out 8 out of 10 in my books
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    5
    • Bourque77
    • Oct 10, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
      • French
    • Also known as
      • 校園風雲
    • Filming locations
      • Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,715,067
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,020,071
      • Sep 20, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,715,067
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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