The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

2002
R
1h 44m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

14K

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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)

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A group of Catholic school friends, after being caught drawing an obscene comic book, plan a heist that will outdo their previous prank and make them local legends.A group of Catholic school friends, after being caught drawing an obscene comic book, plan a heist that will outdo their previous prank and make them local legends.A group of Catholic school friends, after being caught drawing an obscene comic book, plan a heist that will outdo their previous prank and make them local legends.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
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Trivia
Chris Fuhrman died of cancer before completing the final draft of the book. The movie is dedicated to him at the beginning of the final credits.

Goofs
A G.I. Joe comic book is seen in Sister Assumpta's drawer of confiscated items, but G.I. Joe comic books did not appear until 1983 (after the film was set).

Quotes
Sister Assumpta: But make no mistake, the culprits will be fingered. I will finger the culprits.

Alternate versions
The DVD deleted scenes include the following:
An extended scene of Sister Assumpta and Father Casey erasing things from the school's books while the boys dangle the statue outside.
The scene where the newsie gives Francis and Tim the angel dust is longer. The original scene ends with the newsie smoking the pot and saying "Tastes like one, too." The new addition to the scene shows Francis and Tim actually taking the drug and we see the newsie's wife come out and try some too. The aftermath of their drug use is slightly longer (the spinning trees).
Tim tells Francis angel dust is animal tranquilizer. Francis asks Tim why angel dust isn't called animal tranquilizer to which Tim responds, "They probably wanted people to try it. That's why they call them sisters and not permanent virgins."

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Bourne Identity/Windtalkers/The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys/Scooby-Doo/Minority Report (2002)

Soundtracks
Atomic Trinity
Performed by Josh Homme (as Josh Homme)

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K, i don't know what's with you guys - But i loved that movie! iv'e seen many movie in my life and i can honestly say that this was one of my favourite ! that's one of the movies that you can't predict the end. The end was so strong, and it sure leaves you with some feelings. I really would recommend this movie coz' it sure is one of the best but not anyone would like it - just the one's that have the ability to focus in the movie itself !!

But its really a great movie!! my favourite one !!!

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