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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Patrick Stewart | ... | Bentley | |
| Vincent Kartheiser | ... | Ozzie | |
| Brenda Fricker | ... | Principal Maloney | |
| Bradley Whitford | ... | Miles (as Brad Whitford) | |
| Matt Craven | ... | Jake | |
| Annabelle Gurwitch | ... | Helen | |
| Jon Abrahams | ... | K-Dog | |
| Katie Stuart | ... | Melissa | |
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Michael MacRae | ... | Deroy |
| Callum Keith Rennie | ... | Ollie | |
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Earl Pastko | ... | Captain Jankel |
| Jason Schombing | ... | Marvin | |
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Michael David Simms | ... | Colonel Duke |
| David Avalon | ... | Ferret (as David Paul Grove) | |
| Akiko Morison | ... | Janet | |
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Oz, a rebellious teenager who just got expelled from his preppy school returns for one final prank. But as he goes to the basement to set things up, he stumbles upon a security consultant, former school employee, that just took the entire school hostage for millions in ransom. Oz must rely on his youth and love for pranks to outwit the devious criminal mastermind. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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rebellious teenager | cigarette smoking | die hard scenario | ransom | hostage |Taglines:
The criminal mastermind of the century just met his match...Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence included in a children hostage situation, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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[Happy Boy #7 takes a step]
Happy Boy #7: Now what are you gonna do about it?
Ozzie: You know, coal is still one of our most abundant natural resources.
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Written and Performed by China Drum
Courtesy of Mantra Recordings
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This movie made only seventy-six pounds sterling on its U.K. cinema release, making it the lowest box-office taking of 1998. See more »Goofs
When Ozzie uses the computer in Shady Glen's computer room, the scene is reused from the start of the film. (When he's "hacking" the website.) See more »Quotes
Ozzie: Take another step! You'll regret it.[Happy Boy #7 takes a step]
Happy Boy #7: Now what are you gonna do about it?
Ozzie: You know, coal is still one of our most abundant natural resources.
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Biscuit BarrelWritten and Performed by China Drum
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22 August 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$1,014,606, 24 August 1997Gross USA:
$1,935,539Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,935,539Company Credits
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I first saw this movie on cable, and loved it. After that i saw it a few more times, and each time noticed a little someting more new. Adults (over 25) may think of this as a foolish or dull movie, but it was not targeted towards them. It was targeted towards the high schooler who wishes something like this could happen so that he could feel better about himself. Each individual part is very well acted, and adjusted to work with the acting styles of the other actors. The harmony among the actors is impresive to say the least. V. Kartheizer is an actor that very few have heard of, but the work he does is outstanding. If you are looking for a movie to see on a friday night, this is it.