Plotting comic intrigue, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is set to release Assassination of a High School President on DVD October 6th for the suggested retail price of $24.96.
The witty high school satire film (in the tradition of Election and Rushmore) features Mischa Barton (TV’s “The O.C.”, The Sixth Sense), Reece Thompson (Rocket Science) and action icon Bruce Willis (Die Hard series, upcoming Surrogates).
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Brett Simon and was scripted by the writing team of Tim Calpin and Kevin Jakubowski, former production assistants on TV’s “South Park.” It co-stars Michael Rapaport (TV’s “Prison Break,” Hitch), Zöe Kravitz (The Brave One, No Reservations) and Kathryn Morris (Resurrecting The Champ, TV’s “Cold Case”). It was produced by Yari Film Group and Vertigo Entertainment.
In the film Willis takes on the role of the comically intense principal of St. Donovan’s, a private high school rife with mystery and a cunning student body portrayed by some of today’s hottest young stars, including, Aaron Himelstein (The Informers) and Luke Grimes (TV’s “Brothers & Sisters”).
The film earned top grades from critics at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it was praised for its clever writing, unique characters and sharp acting, notably from relative newcomer Thompson.
Synopsis:
Sophomore newspaper reporter Bobby Funke (Thompson) is assigned to write a cover story on popular class president and top athlete. After a stack of SAT tests is stolen from the office of hard-as-nails Principal Kirkpatrick (Willis), Funke publishes an expose that names Paul as the prime suspect and suddenly, Bobby is BMOC.
But when Paul’s girlfriend, sexy senior Francesca (Barton), makes a move on Bobby and even his former bullies play nice, Funke begins to doubt the star jock’s guilt and everyone else’s motives. When his investigation uncovers a campus-wide conspiracy that threatens to take down students and teachers alike, Funke must decide to tell the truth or enjoy his new stud status.
Assassination of a High School President has a run time of approximately 93 minutes and has been rated R for sexual content, some nudity, language, and drug and alcohol use - all involving teens.
Special Features Include:
Alternate Opening Sequences with Optional Commentary
A look at some of the production stills:
The film’s official trailer:
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