The Chocolate War
“Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Chocolate War (1988) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-06
Top Cast
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John Glover
Brother Leon
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Jerry
Wallace Langham
Archie
Doug Hutchison
Obie
Corey Gunnestad
Goober
Brent David Fraser
Emile Janza (as Brent Fraser)
Robert Davenport
Brian Cochran
Jenny Wright
Lisa
Bud Cort
Brother Jacques
Adam Baldwin
Carter
Ethan Sandler
Caroni
Wayne Young
Gregory Bailey
Kurt Bloom
Impressed Kid on Bus
Wyeth Orestes Johnston
Senior 'Environment' Kid
Landon Wine
Frank Bollo
Matthew Burke
Porter
Douglas A. Forsyth
Johnson
Peter Boyack
McClosky
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$304K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Cormier, Keith Gordon
- Original Title
- The Chocolate War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $304K
- Production Studios
- Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Gordon
Robert Cormier, Keith Gordon
Tom Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Gordon
Writer
Keith Gordon
Director
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chocolate War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chocolate War about?
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.
Who directed The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War was directed by Keith Gordon.
Who stars in The Chocolate War?
The principal cast of The Chocolate War includes John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham, Doug Hutchison, Corey Gunnestad.
When was The Chocolate War released and how long is it?
The Chocolate War was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Chocolate War make at the box office?
The Chocolate War grossed $304K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Chocolate War based on a book or true story?
The Chocolate War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Cormier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).