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The Substitute 1996

“The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students.”

Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Director
Robert Mandel
Network
Live Entertainment
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 R ActionCrimeDramaThriller Released
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What is The Substitute?

The Substitute is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Release date
Apr 19, 1996
Studios
Live Entertainment
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
Episode runtime
~114 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Live Entertainment

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Overview

The Substitute is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Live Entertainment. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A mercenary goes undercover as a substitute teacher to avenge his injured girlfriend.”

Reasons to watch
  • features high-stakes action
  • uncovers a criminal conspiracy
Keep in mind
  • contains violent content
  • deals with dark themes

Watch it if you enjoy action-packed thrillers involving undercover investigations.

The film contains action violence and mature crime themes.

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When was the film released?

The film was released on April 19, 1996 in the United States.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What genres does the film belong to?

It belongs to the action, crime, drama, and thriller genres.

What is the MPAA rating of the film?

The film is rated R.

What is the premise of the story?

A mercenary goes undercover as a substitute teacher at an inner-city school to take down a gang leader and uncover a criminal conspiracy.

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