Class Of 1984

Skippy X · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: Class Of 1984

just re-watched Class Of 1984.

made in 1982, Class Of 1984 in an ultra-violent high school drama. starring Perry King as the new music teacher at a tough city high school. he soon comes face to face with student gang leader Timothy Van Patten & his intimidating vicious gang. King has many encounters with the gang, but the police are unable to prosecute them due to lack of evidence & their young age.

King & Patten are brilliant in their roles, ably supported by performances from veteran Roddy McDowell & a fresh-faced Michael J. Fox.

the film is well before it's time & some great ideas are brought to the screen. director Mark Lester is probably best known for Schwarzenegger action fest Commando.

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Skippy X · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

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Serenity · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:12 am Post subject:

I thought that I'd seen this, but reading your recount, I'm not so sure I have. Will watch out for it and give it a go.
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Skippy X · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

i think UK's "horror channel" shows it sometimes, but of course, snob that i am (!) i had to add the disc to the Skippy collection!!..

some people will view it as exploitation, it is, but it's so much more than that as well.
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Selious5 · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject:

sounds a good one skippy - will look out for this one as well
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