The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option

The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option

No excuses. No mercy. The lesson is survival.

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Release Date

4/24/2001

Runtime

91 mins

Overview

A former mercenary joins a military academy as a teacher. He soon discovers a neo-Nazi group, code-named Werewolves, formed among the cadets. He also quickly finds that they have military leadership among the officers at the Academy.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Homepage

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A hard-edged action thriller where a battle-hardened outsider confronts fascism embedded in an institution from within. It's taut and uncompromising, favoring confrontation over reflection.

Mood

TenseDefiantUnsettling

Themes

CorruptionPowerIdentity

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Brisk

Look

NaturalisticHandheld

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violenceRacial violence

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