Synopsis
In 1960s America, a black cadet is allowed acceptance into a seemingly prestigious military academy, unleashing a barrage of corruption within the system that another cadet is willing to expose.
Scores
Overall Score
37.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
52.3%
Review Aggregate
49.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
suspensefulcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Keith | 1983 | $654,000 | $2,060,000 | (est) |
| Robert Prosky | 1983 | $403,000 | $1,268,000 | (est) |
| G. D. Spradlin | 1983 | $303,000 | $955,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count9
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes3,134
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1983 | $11,787,127 | $37,124,716 |
| International | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1983 | $11,787,127 | $37,124,716 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1983 | $5,893,564 | $18,562,358 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1983 | $5,150,000 | $16,220,432 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1983 | $3,559,000 | $11,209,421 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1983 | $2,828,910 | $8,909,932 |
| Total Revenues | 1983 | $17,431,474 | $54,902,142 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1983 | $8,500,000 | $26,771,586 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1983 | $3,389,000 (est) | $10,673,989 (est) |
| Participations | 1983 | $697,000 | $2,195,270 |
| Residuals ? | 1983 | $771,000 | $2,428,340 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1983 | $1,700,000 | $5,354,317 |
| Total Expenses | 1983 | $15,057,000 | $47,423,503 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1983 | $2,374,474 | $7,478,639 |
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