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November 18, 1988 - The Chocolate War Premieres

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On this day, November 18, 1988, The Chocolate War was released. Directed by Keith Gordon and based on the novel by Robert Cormier, this drama starred John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wally Ward, Doug Hutchison, Jenny Wright, and Bud Cort. Despite its modest $500,000 budget, the film underperformed at the box office, earning only $303,000.

Known for its dark themes of power and rebellion in a private school setting, the movie sparked discussions about its departure from the book’s controversial ending.

Have you seen The Chocolate War? What do you think of its approach to the source material?
 
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