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The Principal

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
13K
YOUR RATING
The Principal (1987)
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A teacher is assigned to be the principal of a violent, crime-ridden high school.A teacher is assigned to be the principal of a violent, crime-ridden high school.A teacher is assigned to be the principal of a violent, crime-ridden high school.

  • Director
    • Christopher Cain
  • Writer
    • Frank Deese
  • Stars
    • Jim Belushi
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Rae Dawn Chong
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Cain
    • Writer
      • Frank Deese
    • Stars
      • Jim Belushi
      • Louis Gossett Jr.
      • Rae Dawn Chong
    • 71User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast61

    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Rick Latimer
    • (as James Belushi)
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Jake Phillips
    Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong
    • Hilary Orozco
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • Victor Duncan
    J.J. Cohen
    J.J. Cohen
    • White Zac
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Raymi Rojas
    Troy Winbush
    Troy Winbush
    • 'Baby' Emile
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Arturo Diego
    Thomas Ryan
    • Robert Darcy
    Reggie Johnson
    Reggie Johnson
    • Jojo
    Kelly Jo Minter
    Kelly Jo Minter
    • Treena Lester
    • (as Kelly Minter)
    Ruth Beckford
    • Mrs. Jenkins
    Julian Brooks
    • Kevin
    Joan Valderrama
    • Secretary
    Rick Hamilton
    • Mr. Harkley
    Marty Pistone
    • Security Guard
    • (as Martin Pistone)
    Richard Dupell
    • Buddy
    • (as Richard Duppell)
    Peter Fitzsimmons
    Peter Fitzsimmons
    • Buddy
    • Director
      • Christopher Cain
    • Writer
      • Frank Deese
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, California was used as the filming location for the affluent school at the beginning of the film. Many students and teachers served as extras. After filming of the scenes were finished, Jim Belushi posed for a picture with everyone from that school. The picture has been printed in the yearbook from that year since.
    • Goofs
      When Rick Latimer and Jake Phillips first meet, Jake takes his hat off, then, in the next shot, his hat is on. Finally, in a third shot, his hat is off again and he puts it back on.
    • Quotes
      • Raymi: Man, do you know where you are? You're at Brandel. Ain't you heard what they said about this place? Garbage NEVER leaves the dump.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Fatal Attraction/The Principal/Orphans/Amazon Women on the Moon/In the Mood (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Livin' in the Line of Fire
      Written by Jay Gruska, Bruce Roberts and Andy Goldmark

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 18, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Prinzipal - Einer gegen alle
    • Filming locations
      • Oakland, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Tri-Star Pictures
      • Dorica Film
      • ML Delphi Premier Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,734,940
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,297,710
      • Sep 20, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,734,940
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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