The Chocolate War
The Chocolate War (1988) is a drama, directed by Keith Gordon. It stars John Glover and Ilan Mitchell-Smith. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.
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What The Chocolate War Is About
Jerry is a new boy at an elite Catholic prep school. Two powers run the place: Brother Leon, the acting headmaster, and a secret student society called the Vigils. The annual chocolate sale begins, and Archie, who heads the Vigils, assigns Jerry to refuse to sell for ten days. Jerry completes the assignment, and then keeps going. On the eleventh day he says no again. From that point the society and the school administration combine to break one boy. Keith Gordon directs, adapting Robert Cormier's novel, with John Glover as Brother Leon. A hundred minutes. Since it was published the book has been among the most frequently challenged in American schools.
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What is The Chocolate War about?
Jerry is a new boy at an elite Catholic prep school. Two powers run the place: Brother Leon, the acting headmaster, and a secret student society called the Vigils.
Where can I watch The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).
When did The Chocolate War come out?
The Chocolate War was released in 1988.
Who directed The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War was directed by Keith Gordon.
Who stars in The Chocolate War?
The Chocolate War stars John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham, Doug Hutchison.
What is The Chocolate War's rating?
The Chocolate War holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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