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The Principal

1987Movie1 h 49 minR

44

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44

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Summary

Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to.

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Crew

Directed by: Christopher Cain
Written by: Frank Deese
Produced by: Thomas H. Brodek
Music by: Jay Gruska

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Facts

September 18, 1987 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released: September 18, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 49 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $11 million
Box office: $20 million
Available in: 63 countries

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Attempted Rape, Is That a Threat?, Never Learned to Read +8

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