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Detention: The Siege at Johnson High

  • TV Movie
  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
563
YOUR RATING
Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.A former high school student, Jason Copeland, returns to his school to take his revenge on the teachers for failing him out of school.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
563
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael W. Watkins
  • Writer
    • Larry Golin
  • Stars
    • Ricky Schroder
    • Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Katie Wright
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael W. Watkins
  • Writer
    • Larry Golin
  • Stars
    • Ricky Schroder
    • Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Katie Wright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Hostage High
    Trailer 1:38
    Hostage High

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    Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Ricky Schroder in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Freddie Prinze Jr. in Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)
    Detention: The Siege at Johnson High (1997)

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    Ricky Schroder
    Ricky Schroder
    • Jason Copelandas Jason Copeland
    • (as Rick Schroder)
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Aaron Sullivanas Aaron Sullivan
    Katie Wright
    Katie Wright
    • Samantha Eckertas Samantha Eckert
    Alexis Cruz
    Alexis Cruz
    • Frankie Rodriguezas Frankie Rodriguez
    Patrick Y. Malone
    Patrick Y. Malone
    • Travis McGillas Travis McGill
    • (as Patrick Malone)
    Pat Finn
    Pat Finn
    • Mr. Kroftas Mr. Kroft
    Troy Bryant
    • Matt Eckertas Matt Eckert
    Renn Woods
    Renn Woods
    • Mrs. McGillas Mrs. McGill
    • (as Ren Woods)
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Skip Fineas Skip Fine
    Michael Flynn
    Michael Flynn
    • Sheriff Randallas Sheriff Randall
    Kip Niven
    Kip Niven
    • FBI Agent Brownas FBI Agent Brown
    Curly Green
    • SWAT Commander Hansenas SWAT Commander Hansen
    Christy Summerhays
    Christy Summerhays
    • Margaret Fineas Margaret Fine
    Marcia Dangerfield
    Marcia Dangerfield
    • Mrs. Sullivanas Mrs. Sullivan
    Greg Kean
    Greg Kean
    • Deputy Mannersas Deputy Manners
    Steve Anderson
    • Principal Dresseras Principal Dresser
    Lynne Van Dam
    Lynne Van Dam
    • Miss Richardsas Miss Richards
    Joey Miyashima
    Joey Miyashima
    • Mr. Braddockas Mr. Braddock
    • Director
      • Michael W. Watkins
    • Writer
      • Larry Golin
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on actual events. Eric Houston, a former student, went on a rampage at Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, California on May 1, 1992 where he had dropped out three years earlier. He shot and killed three students, one teacher, and wounded nine students and one teacher before surrendering to police. He was sentenced to death.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Dirties (2013)

    User reviews23

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    Top review
    8/10
    My high school
    This was filmed at my high school right before they tore it down. It gives me some sadness when I watch it as I know it's gone forever and the story was based on actual events. Never was much into made for TV movies but this one was done well. I always liked Ricky Schroeder & Henry Winkler, they both performed well here. I miss my old Jordan High. Beetdigger forever.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hostage High
    • Filming locations
      • Jordan High School - 95 Beetdigger Blvd., Sandy, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hill/Fields Entertainment
      • Natt Loze Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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