2 high school guys, reenacting historic battles, use the learned strategy and team for war on a school bully. One falls for the other's sister/A.Smart.
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Erica Beeney
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Title: The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Shia LaBeouf | ... | Kelly Ernswiler (as Shia La Beouf) | |
| Elden Henson | ... | Bart Bowland | |
| Amy Smart | ... | Tabby | |
| Billy Kay | ... | Lance | |
| Kathleen Quinlan | ... | Eve | |
| Shiri Appleby | ... | Sarah | |
| William Sadler | ... | Abe | |
| Ray Wise | ... | Harrison | |
| Philipp Karner | ... | Maurice / German Soldier | |
| Anson Mount | ... | Miner Weber | |
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Dale R. Simonton | ... | Todd / German Soldier (as Dale Simonton) |
| Michael McShane | ... | Mr. Norway | |
| Hattie Winston | ... | Principal Holmstead | |
| Rick Cramer | ... | German Officer / Mr. Thomas | |
| France Nuyen | ... | Xiou-Xiou Ling | |
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A young war reenactor makes a friend on the battlefield who helps him use strategy to take on his high school enemy. Driven by newfound confidence, he seduces the friend's fetching older sister and risks the friendship. Reality intervenes when the illness of his ex-addict father forces the anger his irony masks to the surface and he has to decide if staying in a fantasy world is worth the consequences. Written by Anonymous
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high school | reference to led zeppelin | painter | wetting pants | bully comeuppance |Taglines:
When you're 17, every day is war See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language and some drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
22 August 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Batalha de Shaker Heights See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$47,693, 24 August 2003, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$279,282, 14 September 2003Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalColor:
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1.85 : 1
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Maurice: [in German] I have to take a leak.
Kelly: [holding a knife to his neck from behind] Ssh.
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Written by Matthew Pond
Performed by Matt Pond PA
Courtesy of Polyvinyl Records
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The position of the lawnmower on the lawn in subsequent shots at the end of the movie. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Maurice: [in German] I have to take a leak.
Kelly: [holding a knife to his neck from behind] Ssh.
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No MoreWritten by Matthew Pond
Performed by Matt Pond PA
Courtesy of Polyvinyl Records
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I was disappointed by this movie. i watched the Project Greenlight series every week, and i thought it was gonna be okay. what brought it down was all the stuff they didn't put in.they cut out a lot of good stuff. as for that shia kid; he's okay. he was good in Holes, but he seemed like a smartass in this movie. hopefully he'll move on to better things. i heard someone say he's the next john cusack; that's only gonna happen if this kid gets a new attitude and starts looking for better material. Ben affleck and matt damon have done better, and i hope they do better. this is another project greenlight disappointment.
out of 4 possible stars, i give this 2 stars.