Higher Education
“Have you got yours yet?”
Synopsis
A naive young man from the countryside moves to the big city to study art. Soon he has some strange experiences: His roommate turns out to be the bodyguard-protected son of a mafia boss, his fellow student is desperate to initiate him into love, and his attractive art professor also seems to have it in for him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sheppard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Nathanson, John Sheppard
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- Higher Education
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Palisades Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sheppard
Dan Nathanson, John Sheppard
Paul Zaza
Brenton Spencer
Stephan Fanfara, Nick Rotundo
Peter R. Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
John Sheppard
Director
Dan Nathanson
Screenplay
John Sheppard
Screenplay
Peter R. Simpson
Producer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Brenton Spencer
Director of Photography
Stephan Fanfara
Editor
Nick Rotundo
Editor
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 Higher Education
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What is Higher Education about?
A naive young man from the countryside moves to the big city to study art. Soon he has some strange experiences: His roommate turns out to be the bodyguard-protected son of a mafia boss, his fellow student is desperate to initiate him into love, and his attractive art professor also seems to have it in for him.
Who directed Higher Education?
Higher Education was directed by John Sheppard.
Who stars in Higher Education?
The principal cast of Higher Education includes Kevin Hicks, Isabelle Mejias, Lori Hallier, Richard Monette, Jennifer Inch.
When was Higher Education released and how long is it?
Higher Education was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Higher Education?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Higher Education was composed by Paul Zaza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Higher Education?
Higher Education holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).