Rock 'n' Roll High School(1979)
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Rock 'n' Roll High School Synopsis
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) is a comedy and music film directed by Allan Arkush, released on April 20, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars P. J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard and Dey Young. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Allan Arkush
- Writers:
- Richard Whitley, Joseph McBride, Russ Dvonch
- Producers:
- Michael Finnell
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Composer:
- Joey Ramone
- Production:
- New World Pictures
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) Trailer
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Rock 'n' Roll High School Videos & Clips
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ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL Trailer
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Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) ORIGGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Rock 'n' Roll High School Cast & Crew
Main cast
P. J. Soles
as Riff Randell
Vincent Van Patten
as Tom Roberts
Clint Howard
as Eaglebauer
Dey Young
as Kate Rambeau
Mary Woronov
as Miss Togar
Paul Bartel
as Mr. McGree
Dick Miller
as Police Chief
Don Steele
as Screamin' Steve Stevens
Alix Elias
as Coach Steroid
- Daniel Davies
Daniel Davies
as Fritz Gretel
- Lynn Farrell
Lynn Farrell
as Angel Dust
Loren Lester
as Fritz Hansel
Key crew
Directed by Allan Arkush, written by Richard Whitley, Joseph McBride and Russ Dvonch, produced by Michael Finnell.
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Rock 'n' Roll High School Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 163 ratings.
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Rock 'n' Roll High School – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rock 'n' Roll High School online?
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Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rock 'n' Roll High School?
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The main cast of Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) includes P. J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young and Mary Woronov. The film was directed by Allan Arkush. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rock 'n' Roll High School released?
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Rock 'n' Roll High School was released on April 20, 1979 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Rock 'n' Roll High School worth watching?
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Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rock 'n' Roll High School?
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Yes. The official Rock 'n' Roll High School trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.