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Cooley High (1975)

Movie ★ 7.0 107 min

Comedy Drama Romance

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.

Eric Monte Writer Michael Schultz Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 1975
Runtime
107 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$750,000
Box office
$13.0M
IMDb
tt0072820
Language
Studio
, Cooley High Services Company, Steve Krantz Productions

Themes

Cast

Glynn Turman Glynn Turman Leroy "Preach" Jackson Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Richard "Cochise" Morris Garrett Morris Garrett Morris Mr. Mason Cynthia Davis Brenda Corin Rogers Pooter Maurice Leon Havis Maurice Leon Havis Willie Joseph Carter Wilson Tyrone Sherman Smith Stone Norman Gibson Robert Maurice Marshall Damon Steven Williams Steven Williams Jimmy Lee Robert Townsend Robert Townsend Basketball Player in Gym Class Jackie Taylor Johnny Mae Christine Jones Christine Jones Sandra Lynn Caridine Dorothy Colostine Boatwright First Prostitute

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cooley High about?
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.
Who directed Cooley High?
Cooley High was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Cooley High?
Cooley High stars Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris, Cynthia Davis.
When was Cooley High released?
Cooley High is a 1975 comedy, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Cooley High?
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