Cooley High(1975)
Where the Student Body Was a Chick Named Veronica... The Senior Prom was a 'belly rub' and the Class of '64 ran a Permanent crap game in the Men's Room!
Cooley High Synopsis
In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they are falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through to the dramatic end of high school.
Cooley High (1975) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Schultz, released on June 25, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris and Cynthia Davis. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schultz
- Writers:
- Eric Monte
- Producers:
- Steve Krantz
- Production:
- American International Pictures, Cooley High Services Company, Steve Krantz Productions
- Budget:
- $750,000
- Revenue:
- $13,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Cooley High (1975) Trailer
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Cooley High Videos & Clips
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COOLEY HIGH WEB TRAILER
Trailer
The 'Cooley High' Cast Reacts to Angela Bassett’s Emotional Praise!
Featurette
Larry Karaszewski on COOLEY HIGH
Featurette
Cooley High Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glynn Turman
as Leroy "Preach" Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
Garrett Morris
as Mr. Mason
- Cynthia Davis
Cynthia Davis
as Brenda
- Corin Rogers
Corin Rogers
as Pooter
Maurice Leon Havis
as Willie
- Joseph Carter Wilson
Joseph Carter Wilson
as Tyrone
- Sherman Smith
Sherman Smith
as Stone
- Norman Gibson
Norman Gibson
as Robert
- Maurice Marshall
Maurice Marshall
as Damon
Steven Williams
as Jimmy Lee
Robert Townsend
as Basketball Player in Gym Class
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Eric Monte, produced by Steve Krantz.
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Cooley High Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 74 ratings.
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Cooley High – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cooley High online?
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Cooley High (1975) 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 Cooley High?
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The main cast of Cooley High (1975) includes Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris, Cynthia Davis and Corin Rogers. The film was directed by Michael Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cooley High released?
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Cooley High was released on June 25, 1975 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Cooley High worth watching?
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Cooley High (1975) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cooley High?
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