The read
Audiences rate it 39 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
A rebellious computer engineering prodigy uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Audiences rate it 39 points higher than critics do.
50 audience votes
Key crew
- Roger ChristianDirector
- Floyd ByarsScreenplay
- Anthony MarinelliOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Patrick StewartRafe Bentley
- Vincent KartheiserOswald 'Ozzie' Paxton
- Brenda FrickerPrincipal Claire Maloney
- Bradley WhitfordMiles Lawrence
- Matt CravenJake Paxton
- Annabelle GurwitchHelen Randall Paxton
- Jon AbrahamsRichard 'K-Dog'
- Katie StuartMelissa Randall
- Michael MacRaeFoster Deroy
- Callum Keith RennieOllie
- Earl PastkoCaptain Jankel
- Jason SchombingMarvin
Stills
Themes
ransomsan francisco, californiahostageprivate schoolrebellious youthcriminal mastermindhostage situationteen rebelpolice shootoutbritish villainteenager