The Chocolate War (1988)

6.3/10 100 min Drama

Overview

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

John Glover

Brother Leon

Ilan Mitchell-Smith

Jerry

Wallace Langham

Archie

Doug Hutchison

Obie

Brent David Fraser

Emile Janza (as Brent Fraser)

Jenny Wright

Lisa

Bud Cort

Brother Jacques

Adam Baldwin

Carter

Ethan Sandler

Caroni

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