The Chocolate War(1988)
Sometimes revenge is bitter, not sweet.
The Chocolate War Synopsis
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.
The Chocolate War (1988) is a drama film directed by Keith Gordon, released on November 18, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham and Doug Hutchison. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Keith Gordon
- Writers:
- Robert Cormier, Keith Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Richmond
- Production:
- Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)
- Revenue:
- $303,624
- Status:
- Released
The Chocolate War (1988) Trailer
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The Chocolate War Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Glover
as Brother Leon
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
as Jerry
Wallace Langham
as Archie
Doug Hutchison
as Obie
- Corey Gunnestad
Corey Gunnestad
as Goober
Brent David Fraser
as Emile Janza (as Brent Fraser)
- Robert Davenport
Robert Davenport
as Brian Cochran
Jenny Wright
as Lisa
Bud Cort
as Brother Jacques
Adam Baldwin
as Carter
Ethan Sandler
as Caroni
- Wayne Young
Wayne Young
as Gregory Bailey
Key crew
Directed by Keith Gordon, written by Robert Cormier and Keith Gordon.
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The Chocolate War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Chocolate War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chocolate War online?
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The Chocolate War (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Chocolate War?
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The main cast of The Chocolate War (1988) includes John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham, Doug Hutchison and Corey Gunnestad. The film was directed by Keith Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chocolate War released?
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The Chocolate War was released on November 18, 1988 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Chocolate War worth watching?
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The Chocolate War (1988) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Chocolate War?
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Yes. The official The Chocolate War trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.