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Academy Boyz

  • 19971997
  • 1h 30m
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6.7/10
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Set in 1972, and inspired by real events, Academy Boyz is the story of a scholarship program that brought inner-city boys to America's finest boarding school.Set in 1972, and inspired by real events, Academy Boyz is the story of a scholarship program that brought inner-city boys to America's finest boarding school.Set in 1972, and inspired by real events, Academy Boyz is the story of a scholarship program that brought inner-city boys to America's finest boarding school.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
217
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  • Director
    • Dennis Cooper
  • Writer
    • Dennis Cooper
  • Stars
    • Justin Whalin
    • Jeffrey D. Sams
    • Donald Faison
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  • Director
    • Dennis Cooper
  • Writer
    • Dennis Cooper
  • Stars
    • Justin Whalin
    • Jeffrey D. Sams
    • Donald Faison
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    • 2User reviews
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    Justin Whalin
    Justin Whalin
    • Jeffrey Wagneras Jeffrey Wagner
    Jeffrey D. Sams
    Jeffrey D. Sams
    • Sid Sampsonas Sid Sampson
    Donald Faison
    Donald Faison
    • Glen Lewisas Glen Lewis
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Mr. Brightas Mr. Bright
    Kristanna Loken
    Kristanna Loken
    • Linda Bakeras Linda Baker
    Jay Paulson
    Jay Paulson
    • Kirk McCormickas Kirk McCormick
    Kevin Isola
    Kevin Isola
    • Drew Duckworthas Drew Duckworth
    Sean Ellis
    • Rudy Williamsas Rudy Williams
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    Richard Pierre-Louis
    • Marion Boozeras Marion Boozer
    • (as Rich Lewis)
    Jonathan Wolf
    Jonathan Wolf
    • Jamie Randallas Jamie Randall
    • (as Jonathan Graham Wolf)
    Danny Gerard
    • Peter Hernsas Peter Herns
    Tara Smith
    • Nancy Sheridanas Nancy Sheridan
    Bernie McInerney
    • Headmaster Ryanas Headmaster Ryan
    Ivar Brogger
    Ivar Brogger
    • Mr. Shepardas Mr. Shepard
    John A. MacKay
    • Mr. Putnamas Mr. Putnam
    Wesley Mann
    Wesley Mann
    • Chaplain Sloanas Chaplain Sloan
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • Ramsey Gloveras Ramsey Glover
    Ellen Tobie
    Ellen Tobie
    • Mrs. Wagneras Mrs. Wagner
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      • Dennis Cooper
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      • Dennis Cooper
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    Prep takes place in the 70's. Wagner is trying to receive a basketball scholarship so that he may attend college. But McCormick has many conflicts with Wagner throughout the movie. Racial tension is high as Glen is one of the only four African Americans in the whole school. There is tension between the basketball team and the hockey team. —Christopher Brian Barrette <cbarrett@neca.com>
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    • boarding school
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      • Getting in is Tough, Fitting in is Everything
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Kristanna Loken and Daniella Alonso's debut.
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      Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Goodbye Mr. Fredricksen (2021)

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    9/10
    Best movie never seen.
    I truly enjoyed this movie during it's debut in theaters. I actually saw it four times when it was in theaters. Academy Boyz was not only very entertaining, but a clean, wholesome, family friendly picture. It can not find this movie anywhere online, dvd, or video. There is barely any evidence of this movie's existence! This is very disappointing because it was really a great film. Great storyline, great plot, and very relatable. I hope that some day this film will be re-released for the public to enjoy.
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    • Dec 5, 2020

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prep
    • Filming locations
      • Loomis Chafee School - 4 Batchelder Rd., Windsor, Connecticut, USA
    • Production company
      • DC Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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