(1975)Michael Schultz (CAR WASH, GREASED LIGHTNING) directs this refreshing coming-of-age picture, focusing on the lives of two 1964 Chicago high school seniors as they prepare for adulthood. Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) is a basketball star and Preach (Glynn Turman) is his scholarly best friend. Together, with their pals Willie, Pooter, and Tyrone, the boys spend their days running around the city, pulling off an endless string of harmless scams. But when they agree to go for a joyride in a car that Stone (Sherman Smith) and Robert (Norman Gibson) have stolen, their previously carefree existence takes a turn for the dramatic. This also threatens Preach’s relationship with the beautiful Brenda (Cynthia Davis), who he has finally begun to woo. By the time their actions have caught up with them (in the form of the police, as well as Stone and Robert), it might be too late to escape. Schultz’s film, which owes an obvious debt to AMERICAN GRAFFITI (and which also inspired the television series WHAT’S HAPPENING?), boasts an unforgettable vintage Motown soundtrack. It also features a standout ensemble performance, including two sparkling performances by Turman and Hilton-Jacobs in the lead roles. Filmed on location in chicago, Illinois.
July 8th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
cochise knew that was preach’s lady (well, one of ‘em). i know they weren’t married & this was part of “high school” but i still think that’s kinda sheisty 2 do ya boy like that. he had 2 know preach would find out. faulty pimpin’, smh…
July 8th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Didnt Damon steal on that bitch ass nigga with the perm, now he kissin Stone and Roberts ass.
July 8th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Look at the door hanging off the hinges around 5:55, That is the ghettoist of ghetto.
July 8th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
@goodymfla that’s cool. I think I know what you mean.
July 8th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
@unfortunatebeam Inner Moral Dilemma
July 8th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
@oneupdawg yeah, no one should have to work 3 goddamn jobs though! That bullshit!
July 8th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
@TiffyRocks89 why? r u a lez?
July 8th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
@goodymfla “mad about some….”? you mean some bitch? that’s what he said lol why didn’t you just write it out?
July 8th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
if only more teachers cared like Mr. Mason
July 8th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Lol. A young Robert Townsend @ 01:00
July 8th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
camp lo sampled that song at 6:21
July 8th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
The boys room scene is wild! : )
July 9th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Hey! Hey! Whats going down here? Ah man, you mean to tell me you mad about some … Hey man, let him go man let him do what he want to do!
July 9th, 2010 at 1:01 am
If only more teachers would take? an active intrest in their students; maybe,the graduate status and success would be much higher! Part of the weight lies on the teacher and the other piece of the pie falls on the student! However,do you remember when teachers/principals like Mr. Clark really existed? The teachers allowed the wages to affect the decisions to lead,guide,and discipline their sheep. Why,sheep? Sheep are known to be challenged and that is when the sheepherder would come into play!
July 9th, 2010 at 1:31 am
Thanks, I had NO idea! Looks, like someone (meaning me) needs to take their own advice and do some research! Why? I am always preaching “DO, YOUR RESEARCH AND KNOW YOUR RESEARCH!” Admittance, is the first step to healing! PEACE! Again, thanks for sharing your WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE & POWER!
July 9th, 2010 at 1:54 am
@jazzybee1
What goes around comes around. Remember, Preach started it by cheatin on her with that light skinned chick.
July 9th, 2010 at 2:38 am
@WWAHP
No, the one that played his sister in Claudine look way better than Sandra.
July 9th, 2010 at 2:50 am
@28witlegalmoney
He was 17-18 in this.
July 9th, 2010 at 3:19 am
what song is playing @ 6:17
July 9th, 2010 at 4:16 am
9:00 lmfao!!! get out !!!
July 9th, 2010 at 4:56 am
she didnt even think about washing her pussy
July 9th, 2010 at 5:32 am
1:16 “man you better carry ya BALL headed ass …”bwaahahahaha
July 9th, 2010 at 6:29 am
that’s uncle jr from the jamie foxx show
July 9th, 2010 at 7:27 am
no , that was 2 different women.
July 9th, 2010 at 7:48 am
lol “ah forget you sucka”