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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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 | |
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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
Plot Keywords:
wetting oneself | high school | reference to led zeppelin | painter | 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
Box Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$42,569, 24 August 2003Gross USA:
$280,351Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$280,351Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Maurice: [in German] I have to take a leak.
Kelly Ernswiler: [holding a knife to his neck from behind] Ssh.
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Written and Performed by the Afro Celt Sound System
Featuring Peter Gabriel
Courtesy of Real World Records Ltd. / Virgin Records Ltd. & Geffen Inc.
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Trivia
Shaker Heights, Ohio, is a suburb of Cleveland. See more »Goofs
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 Ernswiler: [holding a knife to his neck from behind] Ssh.
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Soundtracks
When You're FallingWritten and Performed by the Afro Celt Sound System
Featuring Peter Gabriel
Courtesy of Real World Records Ltd. / Virgin Records Ltd. & Geffen Inc.
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For a first time effort for writer and director(s) this was a fine little movie. Million dollar budget, no time, documentary cameras. . . . I think they did just fine. Besides, who else is giving people a shot at getting started in this business? Ben Affleck and Matt Damon could probably avoid a lot of grief if they turned their backs on this whole thing, but they're trying something no one else in Hollywood is right now. Why are the knives out for this movie more than My Bosses Daughter?
Shia is a great actor who probably saved the film in many ways. I enjoyed it. The theatre I was in was full, and people were laughing. I wouldn't buy the DVD, but I certainly think it was worth my time and money. I hope Project Greenlight continues, and maybe they pick directors by asking them to do a scene from their favorite script. Then we might find people who are more comfortable with the material.