The Chocolate War (1988)

11/18/1988 (US) • 1h 40m

Drama

Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Glover

Brother Leon

Brent David Fraser

Emile Janza (as Brent Fraser)

Robert Davenport

Brian Cochran

Bud Cort

Brother Jacques


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$303,624.00

Keywords

based on novel or book

chocolate

private school

coming of age

catholic

catholic school

fundraising

boxing

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