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School Ties

  • 1992
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
26K
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POPULARITY
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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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In 1959, a star quarterback from a working-class family is given an opportunity to attend an elite New England preparatory school, but he is conflicted about whether or not to tell his Evang... Read allIn 1959, a star quarterback from a working-class family is given an opportunity to attend an elite New England preparatory school, but he is conflicted about whether or not to tell his Evangelical classmates that he is Jewish.In 1959, a star quarterback from a working-class family is given an opportunity to attend an elite New England preparatory school, but he is conflicted about whether or not to tell his Evangelical classmates that he is Jewish.

  • Director
    • Robert Mandel
  • Writers
    • Dick Wolf
    • Darryl Ponicsan
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris O'Donnell
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,043
    1,231
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Dick Wolf
      • Darryl Ponicsan
    • Stars
      • Brendan Fraser
      • Matt Damon
      • Chris O'Donnell
    • 102User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, Randall Batinkoff, Cole Hauser, Andrew Lowery, and Anthony Rapp in School Ties (1992)
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    Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, and Randall Batinkoff in School Ties (1992)
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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • David Greene
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Charlie Dillon
    Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell
    • Chris Reece
    Randall Batinkoff
    Randall Batinkoff
    • Rip Van Kelt
    Andrew Lowery
    • 'Mack' McGivern
    Cole Hauser
    Cole Hauser
    • Jack Connors
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Chesty Smith
    Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp
    • Richard 'McGoo' Collins
    Amy Locane
    Amy Locane
    • Sally Wheeler
    Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    • Headmaster Dr. Bartram
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Mr. Cleary
    Kevin Tighe
    Kevin Tighe
    • Coach McDevitt
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Mr. Gierasch
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Alan Greene
    Peter McRobbie
    Peter McRobbie
    • Chaplain
    John Cunningham
    John Cunningham
    • Grayson Dillon
    Elizabeth Franz
    Elizabeth Franz
    • Jane Dillon
    Matt Hofherr
    • Gray Dillon
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Dick Wolf(story) (screenplay)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on the personal experiences of writer and television producer Dick Wolf.
    • Goofs
      When David picks up his father at the coal mine, and they're waiting for the train to go by, several cars are marked Penn Central and Conrail, which didn't exist in the late 1950s.
    • 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 Siskel & Ebert & 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 reviews102

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    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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    • Bourque77
    • Oct 10, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Koulusiteet
    • 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
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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