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Masterminds

PG-13

ComedyActionThrillerAdventure

5.3/10(47 ratings)

A rebellious teen uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.

08-22-1997

1h 46m

Masterminds

Backdrop for Masterminds

Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:: Roger Christian

Production:: Columbia Pictures, Dunlevy Pictures, Pacific Motion Pictures, Triumph Films

Revenue:: $1,935,539

Key Crew

Screenplay:: Floyd Byars

Executive Producer:: David Saunders

Stunts:: Marny Eng

Art Direction:: Doug Byggdin

Producer:: Floyd Byars

Locations and Languages

Country:: US

Filming:: CA; GB; US

Languages:: en

Main Cast

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