Movie "School Ties" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "School Ties"

Set in the 1950s, School Ties sheds light on the "true" nature of the old boys club. David Green (Fraser), a supreme athlete, is granted admission to an exclusive boarding school reserved for the country's blue bloods. Green hopes to use the school to get into Harvard, while the school uses him to win football championships. Everything is going as planned until a spoiled classmate Charlie Dillon (Damon), finds out that Green is Jewish. Given the time and circumstances, this does not sit well with his classmates. The movie comes to a climax when the classmates are forced to choose between Green and Dillon in a cheating scandal. The movie really highlights the religious inequality that took place at that time in America. One also comes to realize how the elite maintain their status and privilege by attending schools such as the one in this movie.

Starring actors in "School Ties" movie:

Brendan Fraser as a character David Greene Brendan Fraser also starred in the next movies: "Bedazzled" in a role of Elliot Richards/Jefe/Mary; "The Mummy Returns" in a role of Richard 'Rick' O'Connell; "The Mummy" in a role of Richard 'Rick' O'Connell; "Blast from the Past" in a role of Adam Webber; "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" in a role of DJ Drake/Himself/Voice of Tasmanian Devil and She-Devil; "The Air I Breathe" in a role of Pleasure; "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" in a role of Rick O'Connell; "Inkheart" in a role of Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart; "George of the Jungle" in a role of George of the Jungle; "Dudley Do-Right" in a role of Dudley Do-Right; "Encino Man" in a role of Link; "Gods and Monsters" in a role of Clayton Boone; "Monkeybone" in a role of Stu Miley; "Extraordinary Measures" in a role of John Crowley; "Furry Vengeance" in a role of Dan Sanders;

Matt Damon as a character Charlie Dillon Matt Damon also starred in the next movies: "Chasing Amy" in a role of Shawn Oran - Executive #2; "Dogma" in a role of Loki; "Saving Private Ryan" in a role of Private James Francis Ryan; "EuroTrip" in a role of Donny; "The Bourne Identity" in a role of Jason Bourne; "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" in a role of Matt, Bachelor #2; "Ocean's Twelve"; "The Bourne Supremacy" in a role of Jason Bourne; "Gerry" in a role of Gerry; "Syriana" in a role of Bryan Woodman; "The Brothers Grimm" in a role of Wilhelm Grimm; "The Talented Mr. Ripley" in a role of Tom Ripley; "The Departed" in a role of Colin Sullivan; "Titan A.E." in a role of Cale Tucker; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Rannulph Junuh; "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" in a role of Spirit; "Ocean's Thirteen" in a role of Linus Caldwell; "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of Jason Bourne; "Stuck on You" in a role of Bob Tenor; "Rounders" in a role of Mike McDermott; "Youth Without Youth"; "All the Pretty Horses" in a role of John Grady Cole; "Good Will Hunting" in a role of Will Hunting; "The Informant" in a role of Mark Whitacre; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself; "Green Zone" in a role of Roy Miller; "Invictus" in a role of François Pienaar;

Chris O'Donnell as a character Chris Reece Chris O'Donnell also starred in the next movies: "Vertical Limit" in a role of Peter Garrett; "Batman & Robin" in a role of Robin/Dick Grayson; "Scent of a Woman" in a role of Charlie Simms; "Cookie's Fortune" in a role of Jason Brown; "MAX Payne" in a role of Jason Colvin; "Batman Forever" in a role of Dick Grayson; "Fried Green Tomatoes" in a role of Buddy Threadgoode; "The Chamber" in a role of Adam Hall;

Randall Batinkoff as a character Rip Van Kelt Randall Batinkoff also starred in the next movies: "The Peacemaker" in a role of Ken; "Ring Around the Rosie" in a role of Jeff; "Bordertown" in a role of Frank Kozerski; "Kick-Ass" in a role of Tre Fernandez;

Andrew Lowery as a character 'Mack' McGivern Andrew Lowery starred only in the movie "School Ties"

Cole Hauser as a character Jack Connors Cole Hauser also starred in the next movies: "2 Fast 2 Furious" in a role of Carter Verone; "Pitch Black" in a role of William J. Johns; "Tears of the Sun" in a role of James 'Red' Atkins; "White Oleander" in a role of Ray; "The Cave" in a role of Jack; "Dirty" in a role of Lieutenant; "Dazed and Confused" in a role of Benny O'Donnell; "The Family That Preys" in a role of William Cartwright; "Good Will Hunting" in a role of Billy McBride; "Higher Learning" in a role of Scott Moss; "Hart's War" in a role of Staff Sgt. Vic W. Bedford;

Ben Affleck as a character Chesty Smith Ben Affleck also starred in the next movies: "Armageddon" in a role of A.J. Frost; "Chasing Amy" in a role of Holden McNeil; "Dogma" in a role of Bartleby; "Pearl Harbor" in a role of Capt. Rafe McCawley; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of Jack Ryan; "Paycheck" in a role of Michael Jennings; "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" in a role of Holden McNeil/Himself; "Jersey Girl" in a role of Ollie Trinke; "The Third Wheel" in a role of Michael; "Changing Lanes" in a role of Gavin Banek; "Gigli" in a role of Larry Gigli; "Surviving Christmas"; "Reindeer Games" in a role of Rudy Duncan; "Daredevil" in a role of Matt Murdock/Daredevil; "Fahrenheit 9/11" in a role of Himself; "Clerks II" in a role of Gawking Guy; "Hollywoodland" in a role of George Reeves; "Smokin' Aces" in a role of Jack Dupree; "Man About Town" in a role of Jack Giamoro; "Boiler Room" in a role of Jim Young; "Dazed and Confused" in a role of Fred O'Bannion; "State of Play" in a role of Rep. Stephen Collins; "He's Just Not That Into You" in a role of Neil; "Good Will Hunting" in a role of Chuckie Sullivan; "Extract" in a role of Dean; "Bounce" in a role of Buddy Amaral;

Anthony Rapp as a character Richard 'McGoo' Collins Anthony Rapp also starred in the next movies: "Road Trip" in a role of Jacob; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of Bender; "Rent" in a role of Mark Cohen; "Dazed and Confused" in a role of Tony Olson;

Peter Donat as a character Headmaster Dr. Bartram Peter Donat also starred in the next movies: "The Game" in a role of Samuel Sutherland; "The War of the Roses" in a role of Jason Larrabee; "Red Corner" in a role of David McAndrews; "F.I.S.T" in a role of Arthur St. Clair;

Zeljko Ivanek as a character Mr. Cleary Zeljko Ivanek also starred in the next movies: "Dogville" in a role of Ben; "Hannibal" in a role of Dr. Cordell Doemling; "Donnie Brasco" in a role of Tim Curley; "White Squall" in a role of Coast Guard Capt. Sanders; "The Hoax" in a role of Ralph Graves; "In Bruges" in a role of Canadian Guy; "A Civil Action" in a role of Bill Crowley; "Dancer in the Dark" in a role of District Attorney;

Kevin Tighe as a character Coach McDevitt Kevin Tighe also starred in the next movies: "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in a role of Ken Carver; "Another 48 Hrs." in a role of Blake Wilson; "Road House" in a role of Frank Tilghman, Owner of Double Deuce; "Jade" in a role of Dist. Atty. Arnold Clifford; "K-9" in a role of Lyman; "Today You Die" in a role of Max Stevens;

Michael Higgins as a character Mr. Gierasch Michael Higgins also starred in the next movies: "Swimfan" in a role of Mr. Tillman; "The Conversation" in a role of Paul; "Wind" in a role of Artemus; "A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy" in a role of Reynolds; "Rumble Fish" in a role of Mr. Harrigan;

Ed Lauter as a character Alan Greene Ed Lauter also starred in the next movies: "My Blue Heaven" in a role of Underwood; "Thirteen Days" in a role of Lt. Gen. Marshall Carter; "The Number 23" in a role of Father Sebastian; "Seraphim Falls" in a role of Parsons; "Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation" in a role of Gen. Jack Gordon Shepherd; "Cujo" in a role of Joe Camber; "Real Genius" in a role of David Decker; "French Connection II" in a role of General Brian; "The Rocketeer" in a role of Agent Fitch; "Youngblood" in a role of Murray Chadwick; "Godspeed" in a role of Mitch;

Peter McRobbie as a character Chaplain Peter McRobbie also starred in the next movies: "Brokeback Mountain" in a role of John Twist; "The Hoax" in a role of George Gordon Holmes; "Mighty Aphrodite" in a role of Linda's Ex-Landlord;