Movie

Cooley High

“Where the Student Body Was a Chick Named Veronica... The Senior Prom was a 'belly rub' and the Class of '64 ran a Permanent crap game in the Men's Room!”

★ 7.0(72)19751h 47m

Comedy Drama Romance

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Director: Michael Schultz
Release date: 1975-06-25
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $13,000,000
Budget: $750,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American International Pictures

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About Cooley High

Cooley High is a 1975 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Michael Schultz, starring Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Garrett Morris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cooley High in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they are falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through to the dramatic end of high school.

Cast

Glynn Turman

Leroy "Preach" Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Richard "Cochise" Morris

Garrett Morris

Mr. Mason

Cynthia Davis

Brenda

Corin Rogers

Pooter

Maurice Leon Havis

Willie

Joseph Carter Wilson

Tyrone

Sherman Smith

Stone

Norman Gibson

Robert

Maurice Marshall

Damon

Steven Williams

Jimmy Lee

Robert Townsend

Basketball Player in Gym Class

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoishigh schoolcadillaccoming of agefriendsblack cinemaplayfulintrospectivedramaticadmiringcelebratorycomfortingjoyfuloptimisticpowerful

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cooley High in United Arab Emirates?+

Cooley High is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cooley High on Netflix?+

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How long is Cooley High?+

Cooley High has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Cooley High?+

Cooley High stars Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris, Cynthia Davis and Corin Rogers.

When did Cooley High come out?+

Cooley High is a 1975 movie directed by Michael Schultz.

What genre is Cooley High?+

Cooley High is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Cooley High?+

Cooley High was directed by Michael Schultz.