The Chocolate War (US Version) DVD Region 1

Keith Gordon's directorial debut is an adaptation of Robert Cormier's novel about one boy's quest for personal freedom. Jerry (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) is an idealistic freshman at Trinity, a Catholic high school for boys, who refuses to accept the status quo of the conventional school. The annual chocolate sale at Trinity is a source of revenue and great pride for Brother Leon (John Glover), a tyrannical and egomaniacal teacher who has been put in charge of the sale as acting headmaster. In an attempt to undermine Brother Leon's grand scheme to sell more chocolates than ever before, Archie (Wally Ward), the smug and brilliant leader of the Vigils, an elite secret society at the school, delivers an assignment to Jerry--refuse to accept any chocolates to sell for 10 days. Jerry willingly agrees to the plan but unexpectedly defies the system when he refuses to take part in the sale at all, infuriating Brother Leon and Archie, who unite to terrorize the young rebel. The power struggle that ensues is a brilliant lesson in intimidation and manipulation delivered by schoolmates and teachers alike. This dreamy and surreal study of youths coping with power and rebellion is reminiscent of LORD OF THE FLIES and DEAD POETS SOCIETY, delivering a refreshing and simple view of a classic underdog played with great subtlety by the young Mitchell-Smith. Glover is superbly wicked as the pathological Brother Leon.

"...A first-rate adaptation....A fascinating film done with style, with care and with excellence in every department..." - Sheila, Benton (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 11/23/1988

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Product Title:	The Chocolate War (US Version) The Chocolate War (US Version) The Chocolate War (US Version) The Chocolate War (US Version) The Chocolate War (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	John Glover (Actor) | Ilan Mitchell-Smith (Actor) | Vincent Pereira (Actor) | Wallace Langham (Actor) | Jenny Wright (Actor) | Jesse Malkovich (Actor) John Glover (Actor) | Ilan Mitchell-Smith (Actor) | Vincent Pereira (Actor) | Wallace Langham (Actor) | Jenny Wright (Actor) | Jesse Malkovich (Actor) John Glover (Actor) | Ilan Mitchell-Smith (Actor) | Vincent Pereira (Actor) | Wallace Langham (Actor) | Jenny Wright (Actor) | Jesse Malkovich (Actor) Ｊｏｈｎ Ｇｌｏｖｅｒ (Actor) | Ilan Mitchell-Smith (Actor) | Vincent Pereira (Actor) | Wallace Langham (Actor) | Jenny Wright (Actor) | Jesse Malkovich (Actor) John Glover (Actor) | Ilan Mitchell-Smith (Actor) | Vincent Pereira (Actor) | Wallace Langham (Actor) | Jenny Wright (Actor) | Jesse Malkovich (Actor)
Director:	Keith Gordon Keith Gordon Keith Gordon キース・ゴードン Keith Gordon
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Release Date:	2007-04-17
UPC Code:	027616073204
Language:	English
Subtitles:	English, French
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA), PG (MPAA)
Publisher:	20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004683116

Director: Keith Gordon

DVD Features:

Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Mono - English
Subtitles - English, French - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Interviews: Keith Gordon - Director
Audio Commentary: Keith Gordon - Director