The Principal 1987
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SplatBurglary. 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Rick Latimer
as Jake Phillips
as Hilary Orozco
as Treena Lester
as Victor Duncan
as White Zac
as Raymi Rojas
as 'Baby' Emile
as Arturo Diego
as Mrs. Ripton
Director:
Writer:
Frank Deese
Stars:
Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Kelly Jo Minter, Michael Wright, J.J. Cohen, Esai Morales, Troy Winbush, Jacob Vargas, Annabel Armour,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Principal
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
FD
Cast
as Rick Latimer
as Jake Phillips
as Hilary Orozco
as Treena Lester
as Victor Duncan
as White Zac
as Raymi Rojas
as 'Baby' Emile
as Arturo Diego
as Mrs. Ripton
as Kimberly
as Robert Darcy
as Jojo
as Mrs. Jenkins
as Rolf
as Secretary
as Mrs. Coswell
as Jan Buchanan
as Girl
as Girl
as Girl
as Hilary's Student
as Student
as Alley Girl
as Nurse
as Buddy
as Police Officer
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