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Bang Bang You're Dead (2002)

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Release Date: Oct 13, 2002 Wide

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Inspired by a play that has been presented dozens of times to middle- and high-school students throughout the United States, Bang, Bang, You're Dead ponders the possible reasons that outwardly "normal" teenagers periodically resort to Columbine-style violence. The focus here is on Trevor Adams (Ben Foster), an intelligent but hypersensitive high schooler whose troubled past has designated him "at risk." Feeling persecuted by those stronger and more popular than himself, Trevor has already run

R, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Television

Directed By: Guy Ferland

Written By: William Mastrosimone

In Theaters: Oct 13, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Jan 27, 2004

Cast

Tom Cavanagh
Val Duncan
Ben Foster
Trevor Adams
Randy Harrison
Sean
Janel Moloney
Ellie Milford
Jane McGregor
Jenny Dahlquist
Gillian Barber
Principal Meyer
Kristian Ayre
Kurt
Brent Glenen
Zach
Eric Johnson
Mark Kenworth
David Paetkau
Brad Lynch
Eric Keenleyside
Bob Adams
Glynis Davies
Karen Adams
Gary Chalk
Police Chief Bud McGee
Beverley Elliott
Andrew Sabiston
Mr. Olsen
Mark Holden
Willow
Mitch Davies
Mr. Green
Ryan McDonald
Vanderhoff
Chad Faust
Alex Lumberman
Richard de Klerk
Jessie
Amber Rothwell
Emily
Elana Nep
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[A] bitter film about the dismal atmosphere in which our children are learning today...

August 8, 2004 Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher

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This is one of the strongest pieces of cinema I've seen in a long time, and the most poignant movie I've ever seen regarding the topic of violence in schools. This is an absolute must-see for anyone who takes interest in this topic, anyone who is raising a teen, or those who wish to go back to that high school

October 22, 2010

Cynthia S.

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Bang Bang You're Dead tells an excellent story carried by a brilliant Foster. It's a shame that the message is preached so heavily. The main story sees Foster at school a year after he made a threat against the football team. It has gained him both fear, respect and hatred. Soon he hangs in the balance between a

June 12, 2009