Cooley High
“Where the Student Body Was a Chick Named Veronica... The Senior Prom was a 'belly rub' and the Class of '64 ran a Permanent crap game in the Men's Room!”
Synopsis
In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they are falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through to the dramatic end of high school.
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COOLEY HIGH WEB TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-04
Top Cast
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Glynn Turman
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Richard "Cochise" Morris
Garrett Morris
Mr. Mason
Cynthia Davis
Brenda
Corin Rogers
Pooter
Maurice Leon Havis
Willie
Joseph Carter Wilson
Tyrone
Sherman Smith
Stone
Norman Gibson
Robert
Maurice Marshall
Damon
Steven Williams
Jimmy Lee
Robert Townsend
Basketball Player in Gym Class
Jackie Taylor
Johnny Mae
Christine Jones
Sandra
Lynn Caridine
Dorothy
Colostine Boatwright
First Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.33x
+$12.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Monte
- Original Score
- Freddie Perren
- Original Title
- Cooley High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Cooley High Services Company, Steve Krantz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Eric Monte
Freddie Perren
Christopher Holmes
Steve Krantz
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Monte
Writer
Michael Schultz
Director
Christopher Holmes
Editor
Steve Krantz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooley High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cooley High about?
In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they are falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through to the dramatic end of high school.
Who directed Cooley High?
Cooley High was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Cooley High?
The principal cast of Cooley High includes Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris, Cynthia Davis, Corin Rogers.
When was Cooley High released and how long is it?
Cooley High was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cooley High?
Cooley High had a reported production budget of $750K and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (17.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cooley High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cooley High was composed by Freddie Perren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cooley High?
Cooley High holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).