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Class of 1984

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Class of 1984
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R,1hr 36min
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January 1, 1982
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United Film Distribution
Synopsis: A music teacher (Perry King) at a tough Los Angeles high school reaches out to his students with the gift of music -- only to find a gang of sadistic punk rockers is actively dissuading new members from joining the orchestra. Not only are the punkers sadistic; they are also led by the nefarious Timothy Van Patten (sporting Willie Aames-style blow-dried hair). The plot development: Van Patten is a musical prodigy, as he proves by banging out some angry classical tunes on the school Baldwin in front ... Full Synopsis
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Class of 1984 is a classic example of exploitation film: In other words, it compensates for its lack of star power and a high budget by exploiting a sensitive topic (violence in schools) and wallowing in all the racy and violent content it can muster in the space of an hour and a half. Whether this is offensive or intriguing depends on a viewer's taste but it is worth noting that Class of 1984 is both ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Andy Norris
Peter Stegman
Diane Norris
Terry Corrigan
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