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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-17
Top Cast
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Laurence Fishburne
Vaughn 'Dap' Dunlap
Giancarlo Esposito
Julian 'Dean Big Brother Almighty' Eaves
Tisha Campbell
Jane Toussaint
Ossie Davis
Coach Odom
Joe Seneca
President Harold McPherson
Art Evans
Cedar Cloud
Ellen Holly
Odrie McPherson
Bill Nunn
Grady
Spike Lee
Darrell 'Half-Pint' Dunlap
Kyme
Rachel Meadows
Joie Lee
Lizzie Life
Samuel L. Jackson
Leeds
Jasmine Guy
Dina
Cassi Davis
Paula
Gregg Burge
Virgil Cloyd
Kasi Lemmons
Perry
Branford Marsalis
Jordan
James Bond III
Monroe
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Lee
- Original Score
- Bill Lee
- Original Title
- School Daze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Bill Lee
Ernest R. Dickerson
Barry Alexander Brown
Spike Lee, Grace Blake
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Spike Lee
Writer
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Spike Lee
Producer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Bill Lee
Original Music Composer
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 School Daze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is School Daze about?
Fraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.
Who directed School Daze?
School Daze was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in School Daze?
The principal cast of School Daze includes Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell, Ossie Davis, Joe Seneca.
When was School Daze released and how long is it?
School Daze was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for School Daze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for School Daze was composed by Bill Lee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for School Daze?
School Daze holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).