Cooley High
Cooley High (1975) is a comedy, directed by Michael Schultz. It stars Glynn Turman and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 107-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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Glynn Turman 
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs 
Garrett Morris C Cynthia Davis C Corin Rogers 
Maurice Leon Havis What Cooley High Is About
Cooley High, made for under a million dollars, grossed thirteen million, a surprise hit often called "the Black American Graffiti" and considered one of the first films centered on Black high school life. John Singleton has said he directly modeled Boyz n the Hood on it: both films follow a brainy protagonist and his athletic best friend through their final year of high school, and both end with the athlete friend's tragic death, with Singleton simply swapping Cooley High's Chicago setting for South Central Los Angeles. Who it's for: anyone curious about a foundational work of 1970s Black American cinema that directly inspired later films like Boyz n the Hood. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, upbeat teen comedy, since the film carries a tragic ending.
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What is Cooley High about?
Cooley High, made for under a million dollars, grossed thirteen million, a surprise hit often called "the Black American Graffiti" and considered one of the first films centered on Black high school life. John Singleton has said he directly modeled Boyz n the Hood on it: both films follow a brainy protagonist and his athletic best friend through their final year of high school, and both end with the athlete friend's tragic death, with Singleton simply swapping Cooley High's Chicago setting for South Central Los Angeles.
Where can I watch Cooley High?
Cooley High is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Cooley High?
Cooley High runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).
When did Cooley High come out?
Cooley High was released in 1975.
Who directed Cooley High?
Cooley High was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Cooley High?
Cooley High stars Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris, Cynthia Davis.
What is Cooley High's rating?
Cooley High holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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