The Principal
"He's teaching the students at Brandel High two words... NO MORE."
Originally released in 1987. The Principal is a action/adventure film. directed by Christopher Cain.
Starring Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., and Rae Dawn Chong
Synopsis
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. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (298 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.7M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,734,940
Production Companies
- ML Delphi Premier Productions
- TriStar Pictures
- Dorica Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Principal about?
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. ...
Who directed The Principal?
The Principal was directed by Christopher Cain.
How long is The Principal?
The Principal has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Principal released?
The Principal was released on September 18, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Principal?
The main cast of The Principal includes Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Kelly Jo Minter, Michael Wright.
Is The Principal worth watching?
The Principal has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 298 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.