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Le lycée des cancres

Original title: Rock 'n' Roll High School
  • 1979
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  • 1h 33m
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P.J. Soles, Clint Howard, Vincent Van Patten, and Dey Young in Le lycée des cancres (1979)
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
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Ramones fanatic and delinquent Riff Randell battles it out with the strict new principal of Vince Lombardi High School, Miss Togar, with help from the Ramones.Ramones fanatic and delinquent Riff Randell battles it out with the strict new principal of Vince Lombardi High School, Miss Togar, with help from the Ramones.Ramones fanatic and delinquent Riff Randell battles it out with the strict new principal of Vince Lombardi High School, Miss Togar, with help from the Ramones.

  • Directors
    • Allan Arkush
    • Joe Dante
  • Writers
    • Richard Whitley
    • Russ Dvonch
    • Joseph McBride
  • Stars
    • P.J. Soles
    • Vincent Van Patten
    • Clint Howard
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    • Directors
      • Allan Arkush
      • Joe Dante
    • Writers
      • Richard Whitley
      • Russ Dvonch
      • Joseph McBride
    • Stars
      • P.J. Soles
      • Vincent Van Patten
      • Clint Howard
    • 105User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    P.J. Soles
    P.J. Soles
    • Riff Randell
    Vincent Van Patten
    Vincent Van Patten
    • Tom Roberts
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Eaglebauer
    Dey Young
    Dey Young
    • Kate Rambeau
    Mary Woronov
    Mary Woronov
    • Miss Togar
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Mr. McGree
    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Police Chief
    Don Steele
    Don Steele
    • Screamin' Steve Stevens
    Alix Elias
    Alix Elias
    • Coach Steroid
    Loren Lester
    Loren Lester
    • Fritz Hansel
    Daniel Davies
    • Fritz Gretel
    Lynn Farrell
    • Angel Dust
    Herbie Braha
    Herbie Braha
    • Manager
    Grady Sutton
    Grady Sutton
    • School Board President
    Chris Somma
    Chris Somma
    • Shawn
    Marla Rosenfield
    Marla Rosenfield
    • Cheryl
    Barbara Ann Grimes
    • Cafeteria Lady
    • (as Barbara Ann Walters)
    Terry Soda
    • Norma
    • Directors
      • Allan Arkush
      • Joe Dante
    • Writers
      • Richard Whitley
      • Russ Dvonch
      • Joseph McBride
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    5planktonrules

    Sure it's dumb and the acting is bad...but it still manages to be fun.

    "Rock 'n' Roll High School" is clearly a bad film. The acting ranges from very bad to very broad--and there isn't much else. The plot is practically non-existent. And, the film is just cheap--very, very cheap--which isn't surprising since it's a Roger Corman film. Corman managed to make a ton of money on nearly every one of his 400 or so films--mostly because with minuscule budgets, it was practically impossible NOT to make money! So when you watch the film, don't expect an Oscar-contender! It's just a very cheap film that was intended for a very narrow audience...teens. But it's also a cult film--one that has some very devoted fans. While I don't think the film is wonderful, it's far more than just a cheap-o film--there are some things about it that are actually rather enjoyable.

    The film is set at Vince Lombardi High School. The principal is a fun-hating fascist and the students are mostly interested in sex, drugs and rock and roll. And, that really is THE plot of the film--in addition to including the punk group The Ramones. I am a huge Ramones fan and STILL am amazed they agreed to do the movie. After all, they had no respect for authority (that was their shtick) and yet here they appear in a film that is filled with LOTS of lameness. Lame...very lame. But it's nice they were in the film because although there isn't a plot, it is nice to hear their songs--and many of their best songs. My advice is to ignore the plot, listen to the songs and enjoy the goofy moments. My favorite goofy parts were every minute Clint Howard was in the film as well as every time a mouse appeared as well! You just have to see the film to understand what I mean.

    Overall, for enjoyability I'd give this one a 7. For quality of production, perhaps a 2. Overall, a 5 seems reasonable. Now the film is NOT for all tastes. There is lots of inappropriate behavior by the teens, so I assume a lot of folks wouldn't understand the film. Also, if you are a young person who knows little of the late 70s, you'll probably just laugh at the ridiculous fashions and dopiness of the film. BUT, if you are a middle-aged guy like me who thinks the Ramones are one of the greatest groups in history, then are you in for a treat!
    7ferbs54

    A Blitzkrieg Of Music And Laffs

    Well, I have finally caught up with "Rock 'N' Roll High School," almost 30 years after it first became a midnight movie sensation in 1979. (Latecomer that I am, I will probably first see this summer's new documentary "Patti Smith: Dream of Life" sometime around 2040!) And no, the film doesn't feel dated one bit, and yes, it was worth the wait. This is a very high-energy comedy that features loads of great music and some surprising moments. It tells the story of Riff Randell, adorably played by P.J. Soles, and the battle that she and her fellow students at Vince Lombardi High wage against their new repressive principal, Miss Togar. (Danny Peary, in his book "Cult Movies," quite accurately describes Mary Woronov's performance as an "evil Eve Arden.") A typical teens vs. Establishment story line is beefed up here with some absurdist humor (those exploding mice, that giant mouse, the Hansel and Gretel hall monitors) and some truly rousing tunes. Riff is, of course, the #1 fan of that original punk band The Ramones, and that band dishes out a baker's dozen of its greatest songs during the course of the film, including five at a concert that is a total blast. Indeed, the sight of Riff furiously dancing to "Teenage Lobotomy" at this blowout may be the picture's funniest moment. And the initial appearance of Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee and Marky in their Ramonesmobile, and later slinking down a street singing "I Just Wanna Have Something To Do," is quite exhilarating. The film ends with an explosive confrontation that is, I would imagine, every high school kid's wet dream. Fun stuff indeed. On a side note, The Ramones were one of the loudest bands that I have ever seen in concert, so I was very amused to note that the DVD for this film comes with optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired. How many aging punks out there found these subtitles necessary, I wonder....
    Infofreak

    Hey-ho! Let's go!

    Rock'n'Roll High School is arguably the freshest, fastest, funniest, most ROCK AND ROLL teen movies ever. If you love The Ramones you'll love this one! And hey, if you don't love The Ramones, you're already dead, so get outta here. Halloween's P.J. Soles really hits the spot as The Ramones number one fan Riff Randell, and Clint Howard will always be Eaglebauer to me. No suprise that b-grade legend Roger Corman had a hand in this, and as an added bonus Corman cronies Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel and the God-like Dick Miller round out the supporting cast. Great Ramones set and lots of other cool music featured (MC5, Devo, Eno, Todd and Eddie and the Hot Rods "Teenage Depression") puts this at the top of the Rock'n'Roll heap.

    Too cool for school!!
    wishkah7

    A barrell full of fun and laughs!

    Yet, another cult movie made by B-movie great Roger Corman. Unlike those ridiculous B-Movies he made prior to this one, Rock 'n Roll High School is actually cool! In this one, the protagonist is a teen girl who is a hard-core Ramones fan, and she and her fellow classmates are up against a dictator-like principal who wants to make the school a living hell. The girl, Riff wants to write music for her favorite band as well.

    Rock 'n Roll High School is a really fun, edgy, tongue-in-cheek, feel good kind of movie! It's a teen movie I actually enjoy! Even today's teens can like this movie, too! The soundtrack is really enjoyable, and full of songs from The Ramones, Brownsville Station, Alice Cooper, and all those greats from the 1970's! It was cool to see Joey Ramone and the others make an appearence. Sadly, last year we lost Joey to cancer.

    Want to see a real teen comedy? Then see Rock 'n Roll High School! This movie puts all those pathetically unfunny teen comedies of today (i.e. American Pie) to shame! I give this 5 stars!
    drosse67

    Goofy and fun

    I have to say that I was really surprised by this movie. It's a lot of fun, especially for fans of Eating Raoul....(Paul Bartel as an uptight music teacher who really loosens up to the Ramones and Mary Woronov as an insane principal with a real vendetta against rock n' roll, and the Ramones in particular). The movie is so high-spirited that I didn't mind its cheesy, ultra low budget look. The Ramones themselves looked pretty bewildered most of the time (especially Joey) but somehow they fit in to the high energy level of the other actors (especially P.J. Soles, who really should have made more movies) and the various shenanigans, many of which are pretty bizarre.

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    • Trivia
      The on screen concert was attended by actual Ramones fans, whose uncontrollable, raucous behavior terrified lead P.J. Soles.
    • Goofs
      When Tom calls Riff from his van, he mentions that he is listening to the "new Ramones album." The song "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" can be heard in the background. The problem is "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" is from the Ramones' first album "Ramones" (1976). Had Tom actually been listening to their newest album, he would have been listening to "Road to Ruin" (1978)...which does not include the song "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend".
    • Quotes

      Tom Roberts: The only thing I'll ever lay is a rug!

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by 1 min 39 secs to remove all footage of cocaine and reefers. The cuts were fully restored for the 2002 Prism DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into Ramones: Do You Wanna Dance? (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Alley Cat
      Written by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre

      Performed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre (as Bent Fabric)

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 1981 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Escuela de rock 'n' roll
    • Filming locations
      • Mount Carmel High School - 7011 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • New World Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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