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The Substitute

The Substitute

The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students

When an inner-city Miami schoolteacher gets her knee broken after standing up to the school's gang leader, her mercenary combat specialist boyfriend goes undercover as a substitute teacher to take down the punk. Soon he discovers a conspiracy of criminals at work, and must reassemble his team from his last jungle raid to stop them.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Substitute
  • Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1996-04-19
  • Runtime: 114 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (503 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $14,818,176
  • Production Companies: Live Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.548
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

as Jonathan Shale

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

as Joey Six

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

as Juan Lacas

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

as Hollan

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

as Rem

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

as Jane Hetzko

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

as Claude Rolle

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

as Wellman

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

as Darrell Sherman

Cliff DeYoung

Cliff DeYoung

as Matt Wolfson

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Trailers & Clips

The Substitute - Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

mercenarygangdrug

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Substitute?

The Substitute is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1996-04-19.

Who are the main actors in The Substitute?

The main cast includes Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Marc Anthony, William Forsythe, Luis Guzmán, .

Where can I watch The Substitute online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Substitute is available.

Is The Substitute based on a true story?

The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students

What is the IMDb rating of The Substitute?

The Substitute has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 503 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Substitute?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $14,818,176 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Substitute?

The soundtrack was composed by Live Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Substitute filmed?

The Substitute was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Substitute?

The total runtime of The Substitute is 114 minutes.

Is The Substitute suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Substitute?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Substitute.

Does The Substitute have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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