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Killing Mr. Griffin

  • TV Movie
  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1K
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Killing Mr. Griffin (1997)
  • Thriller
  • Drama
A hated teacher is kidnapped by high school students as a prank. He's killed - but by whom?A hated teacher is kidnapped by high school students as a prank. He's killed - but by whom?A hated teacher is kidnapped by high school students as a prank. He's killed - but by whom?
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jack Bender
  • Writers
    • Lois Duncan(novel)
    • Michael Angeli(teleplay)
    • Kathleen Rowell(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Scott Bairstow
    • Amy Jo Johnson
    • Mario Lopez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jack Bender
  • Writers
    • Lois Duncan(novel)
    • Michael Angeli(teleplay)
    • Kathleen Rowell(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Scott Bairstow
    • Amy Jo Johnson
    • Mario Lopez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Amy Jo Johnson and Mario Lopez in Killing Mr. Griffin (1997)
    Amy Jo Johnson in Killing Mr. Griffin (1997)
    Amy Jo Johnson in Killing Mr. Griffin (1997)

    Top cast

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    Scott Bairstow
    Scott Bairstow
    • Mark Kinneyas Mark Kinney
    Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson
    • Susan McConnellas Susan McConnell
    Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez
    • Dave Rugglesas Dave Ruggles
    Chris Young
    Chris Young
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Mayaas Maya
    Jennifer Hammon
    • Bree Gundersonas Bree Gunderson
    Mindy Spence
    • Torias Tori
    Maitland Ward
    Maitland Ward
    • Candice Leeas Candice Lee
    Cordelia Richards
    • Kathy Griffinas Kathy Griffin
    Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas
    • Mr. Griffinas Mr. Griffin
    Joan McMurtrey
    Joan McMurtrey
    • Janet McConnellas Janet McConnell
    Scott Jaeck
    Scott Jaeck
    • Vince McConnellas Vince McConnell
    James McDonnell
    • Willy Kinneyas Willy Kinney
    Rhonda Dotson
    • Dolly Lunaas Dolly Luna
    Joey Zimmerman
    Joey Zimmerman
    • Nicholas McConnellas Nicholas McConnell
    Laura Owens
    • Amy Kinneyas Amy Kinney
    Dennis Redfield
    Dennis Redfield
    • Substituteas Substitute
    Denise Dowse
    Denise Dowse
    • Det. Pruittas Det. Pruitt
    • Director
      • Jack Bender
    • Writers
      • Lois Duncan(novel)
      • Michael Angeli(teleplay)
      • Kathleen Rowell(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The outside scenes of the high school and the quad/lunch area were filmed at Calabasas High School in Calabasas, California ... real juniors and seniors from the school were used as extras (volunteer) on a Saturday and Sunday during the filming ...
    • Goofs
      When Susan and Dave are talking after rock climbing, Dave's cup changes from his right hand to his left, and back again, between shots.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Griffin: Now, if you're crying because this is one of the greatest tragedies ever written, I will die a happy man... but no. You're crying because I've embarrassed you in front of your beau and your so-called peers.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Space Between Kimberly & Amy Jo (2014)

    User reviews19

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    The book was better!
    This was still an ok movie but the book was a lot better.I'm one of those who hate to read a book but in this case I suggest read the book. The movie was still good but when they say based on they mean just the main idea.They left out some pretty good scenes from the book out!They added people and left out others. The acting in this movie was great but the movie could have been better.
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    • MovieLuva89
    • Sep 12, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lección al Sr. Griffin
    • Filming locations
      • Calabasas High School - 22855 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hyperion Pictures
      • Bonnie Raskin Productions
      • NBC Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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