Strike!

"Get ready for a radical education."

1998 1h 37m EN

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 137

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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In 1963 New England, a group of friends at an all-girls academy learn that they're going to be combined with a nearby all-boys institution. They concoct a plan to save their school while dealing with everyday problems along the way.

“Get ready for a radical education.”

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Cast

Kirsten Dunst
Verena von Stefan
Gaby Hoffmann
Odette
Lynn Redgrave
Miss McVane
Tom Guiry
'Frosty' Frost
Rachael Leigh Cook
Abigail 'Abby' Sawyer
Vincent Kartheiser
Snake – Flat Critter
Monica Keena
Tinka Parker
Matthew Lawrence
Dennis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sarah Kernochan
Writers: Sarah Kernochan
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 18% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sarah Kernochan, shot by Anthony Jannelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Graeme Revell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter C. Frank shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kirsten Dunst and Gaby Hoffmann and Lynn Redgrave carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Get ready for a radical education.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sarah Kernochan directs. Anthony Jannelli behind the camera. Graeme Revell scores. Peter C. Frank cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 18% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
228 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Sarah Kernochan, shot by Anthony Jannelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Graeme Revell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Peter C. Frank shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kirsten Dunst and Gaby Hoffmann and Lynn Redgrave carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Get ready for a radical education.".
9IMDB entry: tt0120692 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.