83 cadets, one code, zero chill — this ain't your dad's sports movie.
In 1951, a cheating scandal rocks West Point academy, as 83 cadets -- including the son of the school's football coach (Glenn) -- are implicated and ultimately dismissed.
Acting
Jake Busey playing unhinged? Shocking. He's great at it.
Production
Surprisingly decent period detail for a 2005 TV movie.
Director
Rod Holcomb
Zachery Ty Bryan
Brian Nolan
Jeff Roop
George Holbrook
Jake Busey
Straub
Corey Sevier
Bob Blaik
Theo Rossi
Desantis
Robin Dunne
Trager
Adam Grimes
Culpepper
Jude Ciccolella
Commandant Paul D. Harkins
Dan Petronijevic
Corely
Richard Zeppieri
Asst. Coach Vince Lombardi
Scott Glenn
Coach Earl 'Red' Blaik
Jeremy Akerman
General MacArthur
John Bourgeois
Major General Frederick A. Irving
Jennifer Dale
Mrs. Nolan
James Downing
Colonel Collins
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is based on the real 1951 West Point cheating scandal that actually dismissed 83 cadets, including the son of legendary coach Earl 'Red' Blaik.
The real scandal nearly killed Army football's reputation; this TV movie came out the same year as another military academy drama, Annapolis, proving 2005 really loved yelling about honor.
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