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The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option

  • Video
  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.7K
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Treat Williams in The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option (2001)
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Former mercenary Karl Thomasson returns once again as a substitute teacher, this time to infiltrate a military school's faculty to cease the actions of white supremacists.Former mercenary Karl Thomasson returns once again as a substitute teacher, this time to infiltrate a military school's faculty to cease the actions of white supremacists.Former mercenary Karl Thomasson returns once again as a substitute teacher, this time to infiltrate a military school's faculty to cease the actions of white supremacists.

  • Director
    • Robert Radler
  • Writers
    • Roy Frumkes
    • Dan Gurskis
    • Alan Ormsby
  • Stars
    • Treat Williams
    • Angie Everhart
    • Patrick Kilpatrick
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Radler
    • Writers
      • Roy Frumkes
      • Dan Gurskis
      • Alan Ormsby
    • Stars
      • Treat Williams
      • Angie Everhart
      • Patrick Kilpatrick
    • 28User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Karl Thomasson
    Angie Everhart
    Angie Everhart
    • Jenny
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Brack
    Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn
    • Luther
    Tim Abell
    Tim Abell
    • Devlin
    Grayson Fricke
    • Ted Teague
    Simon Rhee
    Simon Rhee
    • Lim
    Scott Miles
    Scott Miles
    • Buckner
    Brian Beegle
    Brian Beegle
    • Frey
    Samantha Thomas
    Samantha Thomas
    • Harmon
    John Michael Weatherly
    John Michael Weatherly
    • Mauk
    • (as Michael Weatherly)
    Lori Beth Sikes
    Lori Beth Sikes
    • Cunningham
    • (as Lori Beth Edgeman)
    Moe El Emam
    Moe El Emam
    • Robson
    • (as Mohamed T. El Emam)
    J. Don Ferguson
    J. Don Ferguson
    • Colonel Teague
    K.C. Powe
    • Sissy
    Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
    • Yulee
    • (as Lonnie Smith)
    Laura-Shay Griffin
    • Dixie
    Alton Glass
    • Cadet
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Radler
    • Writers
      • Roy Frumkes
      • Dan Gurskis
      • Alan Ormsby
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Jenny is the only female love interest in the Substitute films who appears nude.
    • Goofs
      When Karl walks in on Jenny having sex with another man, the man clearly looks at Karl when he is standing in the doorway. However, shortly after Karl walks away, the character then asks Jenny what was the matter as if he didn't see Karl.
    • Quotes
      • Karl Thomasson: Wine usually makes me tired.
      • Jenny: [Kisses Karl] Still tired?
      • Karl Thomasson: No, I'm wide awake now!
      • [He and Jenny passionately kiss]
    • Connections
      Follows The Substitute (1996)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 24, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Substitute 4: Failure Is Not an Option
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia, USA
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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