The Chocolate War movie poster

The Chocolate War

"Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet."

November 18, 1988 1h 40m 6.2/10 (46 votes)

Originally released in 1988. The Chocolate War is a drama film. directed by Keith Gordon.

Starring John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, and Wallace Langham

Synopsis

Jerry, a new student at an elite Catholic prep school, must face the hazing practices handed down by the Vigils, a group of powerful students. When teacher Brother Leon pushes the students to sell chocolates for a fundraiser, the head of the Vigils, Archie, gets Jerry to reject selling for 10 days. However, Jerry decides to keep up the refusal past the original time frame, which pits him against the Vigils and the school staff.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 18, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (46 votes)
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Box Office $303.6K Worldwide gross
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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
Revenue
$303,624

Production Companies

  • Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chocolate War about?

Jerry, a new student at an elite Catholic prep school, must face the hazing practices handed down by the Vigils, a group of powerful students. When teacher Brother Leon pushes the students to sell ...

Who directed The Chocolate War?

The Chocolate War was directed by Keith Gordon.

How long is The Chocolate War?

The Chocolate War has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Chocolate War released?

The Chocolate War was released on November 18, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Chocolate War?

The main cast of The Chocolate War includes John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham, Doug Hutchison, Corey Gunnestad.