FILMTSThe Substitute1996
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1h 54m runtime
Guy flick film with a runtime of 114 minutes, released in 1996. Presented in English.
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A hard-action thriller starring Tom Berenger as Shale, a mercenary who on returning to Miami from Cuba, visits a teacher he befriended on a Latin American holiday. She works in a tough, violent inner-city school and when she falls victim to a savage attack, Shale decides to go 'undercover' and pose as a substitute teacher in order to find the culprits. But he soon realises he has stumbled into a complex underground drug smuggling operation, in which the stakes are high and risks even higher.
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How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs for 1h 54m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under guy flick, action/adventure, drama.
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