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63% Critic Match
The Chocolate War
“Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet.”
6.3 / 10• 1988• 1h 40m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
Jerry, a new student at an elite Catholic prep school, must face the hazing practices handed down by the Vigils, a group of powerful students. When teacher Brother Leon pushes the students to sell chocolates for a fundraiser, the head of the Vigils, Archie, gets Jerry to reject selling for 10 days. However, Jerry decides to keep up the refusal past the original time frame, which pits him against the Vigils and the school staff.
Cast & Crew
John Glover
Brother Leon
Lead
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Jerry
Wallace Langham
Archie
Doug Hutchison
Obie
CG
Corey Gunnestad
Goober
Brent David Fraser
Emile Janza (as Brent Fraser)
RD
Robert Davenport
Brian Cochran
Jenny Wright
Lisa
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Keith Gordon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Chocolate War is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
