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Tom Berenger in The Substitute (1996)

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The Substitute

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    This decent high school actioner was shown in British cinemas in a version that was shortened by 25 seconds. The following VHS versions contain the same cuts. All the scenes with the, at that time prohibited, throwing stars had to be removed to get an approval from the BBFC. An uncut version has not yet been released there.

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  • How long is The Substitute?
    1 hour and 54 minutes
  • When was The Substitute released?
    April 19, 1996
  • What is the IMDb rating of The Substitute?
    6.1 out of 10
  • Who stars in The Substitute?
    Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, and William Forsythe
  • Who wrote The Substitute?
    Roy Frumkes, Alan Ormsby, and Rocco Simonelli
  • Who directed The Substitute?
    Robert Mandel
  • Who was the composer for The Substitute?
    Gary Chang
  • Who was the producer of The Substitute?
    Don Carmody, Jim Steele, and Morrie Eisenman
  • Who was the executive producer of The Substitute?
    Devorah Cutler and Steven Bakalar
  • Who was the cinematographer for The Substitute?
    Bruce Surtees
  • Who was the editor of The Substitute?
    Alex Mackie
  • Who are the characters in The Substitute?
    Hollan and Jane Hetzko
  • What is the plot of The Substitute?
    Shale's Mercenary team is retired after a (not so) covert mission in Cuba. He becomes a substitute teacher at his teacher fiancee's Miami high school to get those behind kneecapping her. His team helps him.
  • How much did The Substitute earn at the worldwide box office?
    $14.8 million
  • How much did The Substitute earn at the US box office?
    $14.8 million
  • What is The Substitute rated?
    R
  • What genre is The Substitute?
    Action, Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, and Thriller

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