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Assassination of a High School President
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Assassination of a High School President

2008-01-17 · 94 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Mystery · Crime

After the theft of copies of SAT exams from a principal's office, teenage reporter Bobby Funke sets out to unmask the thief.

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Directors
Brett Simon
Production companies
Yari Film Group, Vertigo Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 11,500,000
Revenue
USD 69,564

Top Cast

Reece ThompsonReece ThompsonBobby Funke
Mischa BartonMischa BartonFrancesca Fachini
Bruce WillisBruce WillisPrincipal Jared T. Kirkpatrick
Patrick TaylorPatrick TaylorPaul Moore
Melonie DíazMelonie DíazClara Diaz
Luke GrimesLuke GrimesMarlon Piazza
Michael RapaportMichael RapaportCoach Z
Kathryn MorrisKathryn MorrisNurse Platt
Josh PaisJosh PaisPadre Newell
Aaron HimelsteinAaron HimelsteinTad Goltz
Emily MeadeEmily MeadeTiffany Ashwood
John MagaroJohn MagaroCipriato
Robin Lord TaylorRobin Lord TaylorAlex Schneider
Josh CarasJosh CarasMarty Mullen
Zach RoerigZach RoerigMatt Mullen
Zoë KravitzZoë KravitzValerie Torres
Emily BrownellEmily BrownellMs. Smart
Gabrielle BrennanGabrielle BrennanChrissy Moore
Tanya FischerTanya FischerSam Landis
Michael ZegenMichael ZegenSteven Loman

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