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The Lords of Discipline (1983)

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In 1960s America, a black cadet is allowed acceptance into a seemingly prestigious military academy, unleashing a barrage of corruption within the system that another cadet is willing to expose.

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13 May 1999 | Pilgrim-5
Bland adaptation of the Conroy novel about misconduct in a military academy
If there were no Pat Conroy novel to compare this film to, the movie might fare better. Gone is the "love interest" (major) and added is a much more upbeat ending. Conroy's novels tend toward cynicism and this one is no different. Keith and Prosky do a good job of creating two of the main characters. There is some suspense toward the end, but too much is communicated too fast to be believable. Location shots are impressive (England!) and the pacing is right. The music (Howard Blake) is weak. One would like to have seen this film directed by Sam Peckinpah or Martin Scorsese.

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Trivia

Part of a mini-cycle of Hollywood movies made during the early 1980s centering around military cadet training. The pictures include Taps (1981), Stripes (1981), Private Benjamin (1980), Up the Academy (1980), The Lords of Discipline (1983) and An Officer and a Gentleman (1982). Then the mid-late 1980s saw a few more: Cadence (1990), Biloxi Blues (1988), Heartbreak Ridge (1986) and Full Metal Jacket (1987).

Quotes

Dante 'Pig' Pignetti: It's always 'fuck, shit, piss' all the time around here, I mean, if she could hear it, it would embarass her.
Will: But Pig, this is a photograph.
Dante 'Pig' Pignetti: I know that!
Will: It can't see, smell, hear, taste. Right? Mark... Now Mr. Santoro, if you please, adress a few ...

Goofs

The windshield on Will's 1957 Chevrolet is either clear or has a tinted band across the top, depending on whether the scene is filmed in the UK or in South Carolina (different cars were used at each location).

Crazy Credits

Bill Paxton is referred to in the closing credits as "Wild" Bill Paxton.

Alternate Versions

NBC edited 6 minutes from this film for its 1986 network television premiere.

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Release Date:

18 February 1983

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,011,932 21 February 1983

Gross USA:

$11,787,127

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,787,127

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