The Principal
📖 Synopsis
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He's teaching the students at Brandel High two words... NO MORE.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Director
- Christopher Cain
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Jim BelushiRick Latimer
Louis Gossett Jr.Jake Phillips
Rae Dawn ChongHilary Orozco
Kelly Jo MinterTreena Lester
Michael WrightVictor Duncan
J.J. CohenWhite Zac
Esai MoralesRaymi Rojas
Troy Winbush'Baby' Emile
Jacob VargasArturo Diego
Annabel ArmourMrs. Ripton🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Principal about?
- Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latimer bargained for. Gangs fight to control the school using knives - even guns - when they have to. When Latimer and the head of security try to clean up the school and stop the narcotics trade, they run up against a teenage mafia. A violent confrontation on the campus leads to a deadly showdown with the drug dealer's gang, and one last chance for Latimer to save his career... and his life.
- Who directed The Principal?
- The Principal was directed by Christopher Cain.
- When was The Principal released?
- The Principal was released on September 18, 1987.
- How long is The Principal?
- The Principal has a runtime of 1h 49m.
- Where can I track The Principal?
- You can track The Principal on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












