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Cooley High

"Where the Student Body Was a Chick Named Veronica... The Senior Prom was a 'belly rub' and the Class of '64 ran a Permanent crap game in the Men's Room!"

June 25, 1975 1h 47m 6.9/10 (67 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Cooley High is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Schultz.

Starring Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Garrett Morris

Synopsis

In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they are falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through to the dramatic end of high school.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 25, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (67 votes)
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Budget $750K Production budget
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Box Office $13M 17.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$750,000
Revenue
$13,000,000

Production Companies

  • American International Pictures
  • Cooley High Services Company
  • Steve Krantz Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cooley High about?

In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the g...

Who directed Cooley High?

Cooley High was directed by Michael Schultz.

How long is Cooley High?

Cooley High has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Cooley High released?

Cooley High was released on June 25, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cooley High?

The main cast of Cooley High includes Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris, Cynthia Davis, Corin Rogers.