The Lords of Discipline(1983)
“The Institute's Code of Honor: A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do. It is a simple code. It is a stern code. It is also a lie.”
Overview
Will arrives for his last year at Military Academy, in the Deep South USA, in the 1960's. A black student, Pearce, has been accepted, for the first time and Will is asked to keep an eye out for the inevitable racism. The racists come in the form of The Ten, a secret group of the elite students. They want Pearce to leave on his own free will, but are prepared to torture him to make it 'his free will'. Will is forced to help Pearce and he is prepared to risk his own career to do so.
Director
Franc Roddam
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$12M
Cast
David Keith
as Will McLean
Robert Prosky
as Col. 'Bear' Berrineau
G.D. Spradlin
as Gen. Bentley Durrell
Barbara Babcock
as Abigail St. Croix
Michael Biehn
as John Alexander
Rick Rossovich
as Dante `Pig` Pignetti
Mitchell Lichtenstein
as Tradd St. Croix
Mark Breland
as Tom Pearce
Malcolm Danare
as Poteete
Judge Reinhold
as Macabbee
Bill Paxton
as Gilbreath
Dean R. Miller
as Gooch
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
You Might Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lords of Discipline?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lords of Discipline (1983).
What is The Lords of Discipline about?▼
Will arrives for his last year at Military Academy, in the Deep South USA, in the 1960's. A black student, Pearce, has been accepted, for the first time and Will is asked to keep an eye out for the inevitable racism. The racists come in the form of The Ten, a secret group of the elite students. They want Pearce to leave on his own free will, but are prepared to torture him to make it 'his free will'. Will is forced to help Pearce and he is prepared to risk his own career to do so.
Who directed The Lords of Discipline?▼
The Lords of Discipline was directed by Franc Roddam and released in 1983. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Lords of Discipline?▼
The Lords of Discipline has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lords of Discipline?▼
The cast of The Lords of Discipline includes David Keith as Will McLean, Robert Prosky as Col. 'Bear' Berrineau, G.D. Spradlin as Gen. Bentley Durrell, Barbara Babcock as Abigail St. Croix, Michael Biehn as John Alexander and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.