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School Ties

  • 19921992
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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POPULARITY
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Brendan Fraser in School Ties (1992)
Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.
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Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.Set in the 1950s, a star-quarterback is given an opportunity to attend an elite preparatory school but must conceal the fact that he is Jewish.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
220
4,461
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    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Dick Wolf(story)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Brendan Fraser
      • Matt Damon
      • Chris O'Donnell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Dick Wolf(story)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Brendan Fraser
      • Matt Damon
      • Chris O'Donnell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 103User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, and Chris O'Donnell in School Ties (1992)
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    Top cast

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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • David Greene
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Charlie Dillon
    Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell
    • Chris Reece
    Randall Batinkoff
    Randall Batinkoff
    • Rip Van Kelt
    Andrew Lowery
    • 'Mack' McGivern
    Cole Hauser
    Cole Hauser
    • Jack Connors
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Chesty Smith
    Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp
    • Richard 'McGoo' Collins
    Amy Locane
    Amy Locane
    • Sally Wheeler
    Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    • Headmaster Dr. Bartram
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Mr. Cleary
    Kevin Tighe
    Kevin Tighe
    • Coach McDevitt
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Mr. Gierasch
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Alan Greene
    Peter McRobbie
    Peter McRobbie
    • Chaplain
    John Cunningham
    John Cunningham
    • Grayson Dillon
    Elizabeth Franz
    Elizabeth Franz
    • Jane Dillon
    Matt Hofherr
    • Gray Dillon
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Dick Wolf(story) (screenplay)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on the personal experiences of writer and television producer Dick Wolf.
    • Goofs
      A 1965 Ford Mustang appears prominently In the Concours d'Elegance.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Charlie Dillon: You know something? I'm still gonna get into Harvard. And in 10 years no one will remember any of this. But you'll still be a goddamn Jew.

      David Green: And you'll still be a prick.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: School Ties/South Central/Sarafina!/Singles/Blade Runner (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Ain't That A Shame
      by David Bartholomew (as Dave Bartholomew) and Fats Domino (as Antoine Domino)

      Performed by Fats Domino

      Courtesy of EMI Records Group/EMI Records

      by arrangement with CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews103

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    Top review
    great drama with so many great actors making there debuts.
    I see this movie every once and a while on USA or TNT, I never watch all of it, but a few days ago I finally did and it was absolutely wonderful. It makes you wanna watch it again. Though some parts were slightly disturbing, the movie was still excellent. "School Ties" is set in the late 50s early 60s i do believe and a jewish kid goes to a basic prep school, all white, all Christian. He is a successful football player and makes many friends and is quite popular. But has to keep his religion in secret in fear of mockery and torment of his fellow classmates. Starring this wonderful cast, Brendan Fraser in his first major role, Matt Damon & Ben Affleck back when they were young and innocent. Before they had Oscar nominations starring in low-budget dramas. This movie is excellent, I give "School Ties" 10/10!
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    • LittleRascal-15
    • Jan 13, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
      • French
    • Also known as
      • 校園風雲
    • Filming locations
      • Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,715,067
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,020,071
      • Sep 20, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,715,067
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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