The Principal 1987
"He's teaching the students at Brandel High two words... NO MORE."
In *The Principal (1987)*, director Christopher Cain delivers a gritty, high-stakes drama set against the backdrop of a troubled urban high school.
Director: Christopher Cain
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Principal (1987) about?
Jim Belushi plays Rick Latimer, a new principal who finds himself in over his head at Brandel High, a school run by violent gangs and drug dealers. When Latimer tries to clean up the campus, he sparks a deadly conflict that tests his resolve and forces him to confront the school's darkest elements head-on.
Who directed The Principal?
Christopher Cain directed *The Principal*, crafting a tense, action-driven narrative that blends drama and crime.
Who stars in The Principal?
The film features Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Kelly Jo Minter, and Michael Wright in pivotal roles.
Is The Principal (1987) worth watching?
While not a modern classic, *The Principal* delivers a solid mix of action and drama with a strong lead performance from Jim Belushi. Fans of gritty crime films from the '80s will find its high-stakes story and violent confrontations engaging, even if the pacing occasionally falters.
How long is The Principal?
The runtime for *The Principal* is 109 minutes.
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About The Principal (1987) — A High-Stakes Battle for Control at Brandel High
In *The Principal (1987)*, director Christopher Cain delivers a gritty, high-stakes drama set against the backdrop of a troubled urban high school. Jim Belushi stars as Rick Latimer, a new principal thrust into the violent underworld of Brandel High, where gangs, drugs, and crime rule the halls. With the school's security chief Louis Gossett Jr. by his side, Latimer wages a one-man war against a ruthless teenage drug empire, determined to reclaim the campus from chaos.
The film thrives on its raw atmosphere, blending action and drama as Latimer faces escalating confrontations—from street brawls to armed standoffs—each step closer to a fatal showdown. Themes of justice, survival, and the fight against systemic decay give it a compelling edge, making *The Principal* more than just a crime thriller—it's a gripping tale of defiance in the face of overwhelming odds.