School Ties(1992)
“Just because you’re accepted doesn’t mean you belong.”
Overview
When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.
Director
Robert Mandel
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Brendan Fraser
as David Greene
Matt Damon
as Charlie Dillon
Chris O'Donnell
as Chris Reece
Randall Batinkoff
as Rip Van Kelt
Andrew Lowery
as McGivern
Cole Hauser
as Jack Connors
Ben Affleck
as Chesty Smith
Anthony Rapp
as McGoo
Amy Locane
as Sally Wheeler
Peter Donat
as Headmaster Bartram
Željko Ivanek
as Mr. Cleary
Kevin Tighe
as Coach McDevitt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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What is School Ties about?▼
When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.
Who directed School Ties?▼
School Ties was directed by Robert Mandel and released in 1992. It is a drama film.
How long is School Ties?▼
School Ties has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in School Ties?▼
The cast of School Ties includes Brendan Fraser as David Greene, Matt Damon as Charlie Dillon, Chris O'Donnell as Chris Reece, Randall Batinkoff as Rip Van Kelt, Andrew Lowery as McGivern and more.
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